Review of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) by Lanisha R — 04 Apr 2012

THIS MOVIE SCARED THE SHIT OUTTA ME WHEN I WAS LITTLE.

This review of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) was written by Lanisha R on 04 Apr 2012.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master has generally received mixed reviews.

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