Episode 078: Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)

Genre Exposure: A Film Podcast

In this episode, we wrap up the year and our discussion on movies about making movies with a quick trip to the 90s. So join us as we dig in a little on our conflicting opinions about 90s Horror and finally discuss the Elm Street franchise for a little as we check out Wes Craven's New Nightmare from 1994. Jason charts the web of connections as this meta horror flick weaves reality with countless callbacks to the franchise. Dustin tries to weigh where the film succeeds against its failings. But before all that, Jason crosses an important Stephen King flick off his watchlist and Dustin doubles down with another rant about a poor Netflix adaptation. And so much more!

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What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: King on Screen (2022) & Doctor Sleep (2019)
-Dustin: Yu Yu Hakusho Live Action (2023) & My Southern Family Christmas (2022) & Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)

Our Favorite Elm Street Sequel:
-Jason: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
-Dustin: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

Our Favorite Wes Craven Feature:
-Jason: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
-Dustin: The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)

Show Notes:
-Wes Craven's New Nightmare Trailer
-Go check out Dustin discussing blu-ray collecting over on the Jacked Up Review Show
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-Related Mini-Series: The Shining
-Related Film: Critters 2: The Main Course
-Related Documentary: Never Sleep Again
-Related Film: The Shining
-Related Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
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-Related Film: Scream
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-Related Show: Just the Ten of Us
-Related Story: Hansel & Gretel
-Related Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
-Related Film: The Hills Have Eyes
-Related Film: The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
-Related Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
-Related Film: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
-Related Film: Dracula (1931)
-Related Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
-Related Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
-Related Film: Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
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-Related Documentary: Scream, Queen!
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Next Time:
The Fisher King (1991)