Most people can only focus on how this is the "gay" Nightmare on Elm Street sequel and, while that is interesting, most people forget what a great mood and feeling of dread this sequel has. The cinematography is just as menacing and dark as the original film and Freddy's makeup is even more frightening with the filmmakers going great lengths to light him just right to maximize his fear factor. The young actors are all excellent even if the script can't compete with Craven's original and takes some risks that don't always pay off.
