Filming has been wrapped onDylan’s New Nightmare, a fan film follow-up toWes Craven’s New Nightmare. In the original 1994 movie,A Nightmare on Elm Streetstar Heather Langenkamp played herself with the actress terrorized by a real-life manifestation of Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund). Former child starMiko Hughesalso starred as Heather’s son, Dylan Porter, following his memorable performance as Gage in the Stephen King classicPet Sematary.
Dylan’s New Nightmarebrings back Hughes to reprise his role as an adult Dylan, once again targeted by a resurrected Freddy Krueger. The fan film comes from Womp Stomp Films, the team behind the popularFriday the 13thfan filmNever Hike Alone. Cecil Laird of The Horror Show YouTube channel directs the unofficialNew Nightmaresequel, and along with Hughes, the fan film features guest appearances fromFriday the 13thseries stars Ron Sloan and Cindy Kania. Dave McRae plays Freddy Krueger andFace Offseason 9 winner Nora Hewitt provides the make-up.
The film was delayed by nearly three years because of the pandemic, but with filming now wrapped, it won’t be long before fans can see Dylan’s return. However, there is still time for fans to supportDylan’s New Nightmareto get in on the perks by visiting itsIndiegogo campaign. The fan film is set for a tentative release in the summer of 2023.
Some first look images have also been released, which you may check out below.
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Dylan Must Again Defeat Freddy Krueger
Wes Craven’s New Nightmareserves as a standalone story in theNightmare on Elm Streetfranchise. As it’s set in the “real world,” it isn’t part of the same universe as any of the other films.Dylan’s New Nightmareis a fan film and not anofficialpart of the franchise, but as an unofficial sequel, the movie will let fans imagine what might have happened 25 years after the events ofWes Craven’s New Nightmare. Per Womp Stomp Films, a description forDylan’s New Nightmarereads:
This short film picks up 25 years after the events of New Nightmare and welcomes back Miko Hughes to reprise the role of Dylan Porter, 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.
Dylan’s New Nightmareis scheduled for a tentative release in Summer 2023. As a fan film, it will be made available to watch for free online. Womp Stomp Films' previous fan films can be found on theofficial website.
