Dylan’s New Nightmare

A tense, meta horror short that blurs reality and fiction, offering an eerie continuation of a classic nightmare.

Directed by

Cecil Laird

Genres

Horror

Starring

Miko Hughes, Dave McRae

Tagline

This time growing up won't save you.

Overview

'Dylan's New Nightmare' acts as an unofficial sequel to 'Wes Craven's New Nightmare,' one of the most unique and high concept installments in the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' franchise. This short film picks up 25 years after the events of 'New Nightmare' and follows Dylan Porter (Miko Hughes), the young son of Heather Langenkamp, now a grown man trying to make his way in the world his parents raised him in: Hollywood. Little does he know that the evil entity known as Freddy Krueger is back, and eager to once again break into our world through the son of his favorite victim.

How it feels

Eerie, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, obsession, fate, freedom

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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