While horror movie watching is a year-round event, this is that time of year when all of us can flourish, embracing the weird.
So, come one, come all, beasties unite! It’s Haunt-Tober time!
Dylan’s New Nightmare: A Nightmare on Elm Street Fan Film a sequel to New Nightmare, is a lovingly created ode to a series that was monumental to the genre. Writer/director Cecil Laird opens the door to the past while interestingly bringing us into the future.
It’s creatively compelling, utilizing elements of the work that inspired it while showing an overall prowess. Our new Freddy (Dave McRae) and the designs, music, makeup, and costumes all feel like they were plucked from one of the films themselves. As a fan myself, that’s a beautiful thing to see.
Miko Hughes returns as Dylan Porter, a struggling actor and the fictional son of A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Heather Langenkamp.
The editing, cinematography, gore and sound effects are pretty stellar. For a movie that is just under thirty minutes it packs enough punch and draws enough blood to leave a mark.
I like the element regarding therapy, clinging to the explanation that a reasonable person would assume when hearing about such a terror.
In the scene there is a consistently clicking pen, as if slowly driving one insane, or trying some form of manipulation, and it is wickedly crafted bit of suspense.
This keeps to its inspirations in an intelligent fashion. In many ways, it speaks to the horror lover at my core and the creator’s as well. Being able to make a piece of art that is connected to one that you hold dear, is a remarkable thing. This never feels like a fan film or low-budget. Yes, you can see it at times and a few scenes don’t feel as cohesive, but it’s forgivable.
While I can’t say that I was ever scared by this character I have always appreciated his snarkiness, campiness, and the general creepy idea that is inherent when you consider the possibility of dreams being deadly. This is all maintained throughout in this small helping of horror.
Dylan’s New Nightmare: A Nightmare on Elm Street Fan Film is a talented reinvigoration of a nightmare welcomingly reborn.
You can watch the film online here! Dark Matter TV is doing a giveaway for a screening, follow them on Instagram here!
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