period at the same time. Whit Hertford as Jacob Johnson. Hertford was 11 years old when he was cast as Jacob, a future version of Alice's son. Hertford was already experienced acting in the horror genre having appeared in Poltergeist II and the revived Twilight Zone series. Despite this, as a minor, he wasn't permitted to utter the phrase "fuck you Krueger" as originally written in the script. Joe Seely as Mark Gray. Mark is a comic book fan, who has an unreciprocated crush on Greta. Seely recalled in 2010 that he wanted the character to look more gothic but was given dyed blonde hair and bright waistcoats in order to complement Erika Anderson better. For his death scene which takes place in a comic book world, Seely had to have extra makeup to appear brighter on screen. Mark's death was also heavily edited in accordance with MPAA guidelines. Nicholas Mele as Dennis Johnson. Mele plays Alice's father, also returning from the previous film. According to Mele in an interview for the Never Sleep Again documentary, a death scene for his character had been shot for the previous film but omitted due to time constraints, thus meaning the producers could bring him back for this film. Alice's father in this film is a reformed alcoholic and more assertive in supporting his daughter when she discovers that she is pregnant. Burr DeBenning as Mr. Jordan. DeBenning was already known to the film's producers, having a played the role of Dr Serling in the episode "It's A Miserable" from the spinoff TV series Freddy's Nightmares. Mr Jordan wants Dan to pursue a football career and later threatens to have Alice sectioned in order to gain custody of her child once born. Clarence Felder as Mr. Gray George Rohlinger as George Rohlinger (extra) Production A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master was released in 1988 and quickly became a financial success and the highest-grossing film in the Elm Street series up to that point. With the production of the TV spin-off Freddy's Nightmares taking place as well as a plethora of merchandise available, the profile of the franchise was at its highest point thus far. Screenwriter Leslie Bohem, as interviewed in the 2010 documentary Never Sleep Again, originally pitched the basic storyline for The Dream Child to New Line executives during pre-production for Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: The Dream