The Franchise Arc

Each bar is a film. Height shows the rating — trace the franchise's trajectory at a glance.

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Film Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Franchise Consistency

Some franchises are remarkably consistent. Others are a roll of the dice. Each dot is a film — clustered dots mean steady quality, scattered dots mean anything goes.

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Film Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential films — and the ones to skip.

#1
A Nightmare on Elm Street 7.4
#2
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 6.7
#3
Wes Craven's New Nightmare 6.4
#4 A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master 5.6
#5 A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge 5.5
#6 A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child 5.1
#7 Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 4.7

▼ Lowlights

#7 Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 4.7
#6 A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child 5.1
#5 A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge 5.5
#4 A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master 5.6
#3 Wes Craven's New Nightmare 6.4

All Films

All films, in release order.

1
7.4
A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street

1984
2
5.5
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

1985
3
6.7
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

1987
4
5.6
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

1988
5
5.1
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

1989
6
4.7
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

1991
7
6.4
Wes Craven's New Nightmare

Wes Craven's New Nightmare

1994