an exceptionally challenging screen debut. While criticizing the plot for being derivative of the previous films, critic John H. Richardson of Los Angeles Daily News described the film's special effects as "downright brilliant, matching and even improving on the amazing effects in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors." Accolades 1990 Saturn Awards Best Director – Renny Harlin (nomination) Best Horror Film (nomination) Best Supporting Actor – Robert Englund (nomination) Fantasporto Awards 1989 International Fantasy Film Award for Best Film – Renny Harlin (nomination) 9th Golden Raspberry Awards Razzie Award for Worst Original Song – Vigil for the song "Therapist" (nomination) Sitges - Catalan International Film Festival Best Special Effects (winner) Best Film (nomination) Young Artist Awards Teenage Choice for Best Horror Motion Picture (winner) Best Young Actor in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture – Rodney Eastman (nomination) Best Young Actor in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture – Andras Jones (nomination) Best Young Actress in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture – Brooke Theiss (nomination) See also List of ghost films List of monster movies References External links 1988 films 1988 horror films Nightmare Elm Street 4 American teen horror films Adaptations of works by Wes Craven Films about child abuse Films about nightmares Films about psychic powers American films about revenge Films set in Ohio American sequel films 1980s English-language films American slasher films Films set in 1988 Insomnia in film A Nightmare on Elm Street (franchise) films Films directed by Renny Harlin Films scored by Craig Safan Films with screenplays by Brian Helgeland Films shot in Los Angeles New Line Cinema films 1980s American films