Series FAQ

This Series FAQ compiles the questions most frequently received from visitors to this website regarding the Nightmare on Elm Street series. Questions are grouped by story, production, home video, and merchandise. Spoilers appear throughout; readers are advised to watch the films first. Reference links are provided where applicable.

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Question Index

Q: I do not understand the ending of A Nightmare on Elm Street; what happened to Nancy?

A: The film sequels establish Nancy did not wake up from her dream. When she thought she had pulled Freddy out from her nightmare, she was actually still dreaming. This explains Marge fading into the bed after Freddy’s attack, Freddy rising up from inside the bed to confront Nancy, and Nancy stepping outside from her mother’s bedroom unharmed and unaffected from the film’s events. By turning her back on Freddy, Nancy robbed him of his power. Unable to harm her directly, Freddy trapped her in the car and killed her mother in her sleep instead.

The Nightmares on Elm Street comic book series by Innovation Publishing follows this interpretation, adding more backstory. After the events of the first film, Nancy was briefly institutionalized before attending college and excelling in psychology and dream research. She later returned to Springwood in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors to help kids plagued by nightmares like hers. By then, she was taking the dream suppressant Hypnocil to avoid dreaming—until Kristen pulled her into a dream, forcing her to confront Freddy again.

Wes Craven originally envisioned for the film to end with Nancy triumphing over Freddy, without any final jump scare. Robert Shaye, New Line Cinema’s founder and the film’s producer, pushed for a “last scare” ending. Three different endings were filmed and the one seen in the film was the compromise. Interpretations of the ending vary—some believe the entire story was a dream while others see it as a prophetic dream—but the sequels make it clear: Nancy had survived the events of the original film and her mother had indeed died.

Read why Wes Craven ended the film the way he did.
Read the Innovation comic series Nightmares on Elm Street.

Q: Did Freddy live at 1665 Elm Street and not 1428 Elm Street like the films imply? What’s this about?

A: Writer Andy Mangels explored this idea in his theory piece “The House Where Freddy Lives,” accompanied by a map of Springwood, which was published in the long out-of-print book The Nightmare Never Ends. The Nightmare franchise has long inspired varied interpretations in novels, comics, and companion books. Ultimately, the films remain the core canon—representing the story as told by the writers and directors—and in the sixth installment, 1428 Elm Street is explicitly established as Freddy Krueger’s former home.

In Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, the house Maggie visits—and remembers from her childhood—is explicitly shown as 1428 Elm Street. There’s nothing in the films themselves to suggest Freddy ever lived at 1665 Elm Street, aside from Mangels’ article and map.

The concept that Freddy and Nancy shared the same house actually dates back to A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Later script drafts by Wes Craven and Bruce Wagner introduced this idea directly, and one such unused draft served as the basis for Part 3 in the novelization The Nightmares on Elm Street Parts 1, 2, & 3, which intertwined the Thompson home with Freddy’s origins.

Some argue: Why would the Thompsons move into the home of a known child killer? But that logic actually fits the series’ larger theme of cover-up and denial. The Elm Street parents burned Freddy alive, hid his remains in a junkyard, silenced his past, and his daughter was given a new identity. Moving into his former home would be one more way to bury the truth.

Throughout the films, 1428 Elm Street is repeatedly referred to as “his house” and in Freddy’s Dead, we are shown—visually and narratively—that this is true.

Mangels was not involved in writing or producing the films. His article, while imaginative, is not supported by canon.

Read more about 1428 Elm Street and its connection to Freddy.

Q: What is considered canon for the Nightmare series?

A: Canon for the Nightmare franchise includes only content officially approved by New Line Cinema. Confusion began in the 1980s when New Line licensed the property to various publishers without a consistent editorial hand. It wasn’t until around 1990 that the studio became more actively involved in shaping and approving the wider mythos.

Considered canon:

  • The theatrical films
  • Nightmares on Elm Street comic book series by Innovation Publishing
  • Freddy Krueger’s: Tales of Terror novel series by Tor Books
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street comic book series by Avatar Press
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street novel series by Black Flame
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street comic book series by WildStorm/DC Comics
  • Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash comic book series by WildStorm/Dynamite
  • Freddy’s Nightmares: A Nightmare on Elm Street—The Series (with caveats)

The television series Freddy’s Nightmares is loosely considered canon. While most episodes don’t conflict with the films, some contain conflicting timelines or character histories. These inconsistencies mean the show should be treated as supplemental—its events can be included in the timeline when they don’t contradict the films, but the films take precedence.

The comic book sequel Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash: The Nightmare Warriors is a bit of a wildcard. While it was licensed and published under official banners, it takes significant liberties with continuity and character arcs, making it difficult to align cleanly with either the Nightmare or Friday the 13th timelines.

Not considered canon:

  • Freddy Krueger’s A Nightmare on Elm Street comic book series by Marvel Comics
  • Freddy Krueger’s Seven Sweetest Dreams novel by Martin Harry Greenberg
  • The Nightmare on Elm Street Companion book by Jeffrey Cooper
  • The Nightmare Never Ends book by William Schoell & James Spencer
  • The Nightmares on Elm Street Parts 1, 2, & 3 novel by Jeffrey Cooper (Part 3)
  • “The Life and Death of Freddy Krueger” short story by Jeffrey Cooper

These materials are either speculative, promotional, or based on early/unproduced scripts that diverge from the final films. While they may hold historical or fan interest, they aren’t recognized as part of the official Nightmare continuity.

See the series timeline.

Q: Springwood is listed as being in Ohio in Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare. I thought it was in California. Why the change?

A: A Nightmare on Elm Street was originally written to take place in a Los Angeles–area suburb and certain production details point to a Southern California backdrop, but no city or state is explicitly mentioned. When the sequel introduced the town name of “Springwood,” the series largely kept the location state-neutral to preserve a “typical American suburb” setting. Springwood’s Ohio identity solidified later—most notably through Freddy’s Nightmares—and was carried into Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare. The Ohio placement is commonly attributed to New Line Cinema executive and scriptwriter Michael De Luca, who wrote episodes of Freddy’s Nightmares and later scripted Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare; the decision is often regarded as a nod to creator Wes Craven, who was born in Cleveland.

View the Freddy’s Nightmares page.

Q: Is Freddy Krueger a child molester too?

A: Although strongly suggested, the official answer is no. Originally, Freddy was written as a child molester, but Wes Craven changed this in the script due to the South Bay killings. You can read more about this here.

Q: When do the events of the Nightmare series take place?

A: We are not given too many dates to work from throughout the series. See this timeline for reference. It was composed using information from the films, scripts, books, and comics.

Q: Where is Alice during Freddy’s Dead?

A: Alice moved away from Springwood shortly after the events of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. You can read more about this in the Nightmares on Elm Street comic book series.

Read the comic series.

Q: What happened to the Neil Gordon character after the events of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?

A: Neil did not appear again in the movies, but he did make his appearance in print. Neil’s character featured in the short story novel Freddy Krueger’s Seven Sweetest Dreams, the Nightmares on Elm Street comic book series by Innovation Publishing, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash: The Nightmare Warriors by WildStorm Publishing. Only his Nightmares on Elm Street appearance is considered canon, however. You can read what happens to the good doctor here.

Read the comic series.
View the books available.

Q: How did the town of Springwood go from having no children in Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare to having many in Freddy vs. Jason?

A: Unfortunately, it’s not explained how Springwood went from one extreme to the other in such a short period of time. The only reference given was that it took Springwood a total of five years to reclaim its former stature, and four of those years were peaceful.

During Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Freddy kept the childless adults in a mass psychosis. When Maggie carried Freddy’s consciousness out of Springwood, the dreamscape shattered—meaning Freddy’s hold over Springwood was finished. From that point, several factors could explain Springwood’s revitalization: low property values, a low cost of living, and the appeal of small-town life. It’s also possible that Springwood attracted new residents through economic development—such as opening a factory or incentivizing businesses to move in—practices commonly used by struggling towns to boost population and employment quickly.

Regardless, Springwood was beginning to repopulate when Freddy initially returned post Freddy’s Dead. Shortly after, the town erased Freddy’s existence—effectively robbing him of power. From that point, there was nothing to keep the town from thriving until the events depicted in Freddy vs. Jason.

Q: What is the deal with the Freddy vs. Jason ending? Who won?

A: In the film’s final shot, Jason emerges from Crystal Lake holding Freddy’s severed head—then Freddy smiles and winks at the audience. The staging is deliberate: Jason is framed as the last one standing, while Freddy’s wink signals that he is not truly “gone,” leaving room for both fanbases to claim a win.

Director Ronny Yu has said the winner is “the one still standing at the end of the film,” which points to Jason. Supporting Yu’s statements, scriptwriter Mark Swift gave his opinion in an interview for the Friday the 13th: The Website forum:

“We certainly didn’t want a draw, but we wanted it to end up that both sides could claim some sort of victory. But if you want my personal opinion, you gotta give it to the big guy. Jason won.”

Taking those statements together, the film’s intended read: Jason wins the fight, while the final wink keeps Freddy “alive” as a lingering threat.

View the Freddy vs. Jason scripts page.
View the Freddy vs. Jason press kit.

Q: Since when can only people in Springwood dream of Freddy? And, if this is indeed the case, how was Lori able to dream of him while on the way to Crystal Lake in Freddy vs. Jason?

A: In the first four Nightmare films, Freddy’s victims are essentially limited to the “Elm Street children”—the kids connected to the parents who burned him alive—so the story remains centered in Springwood. A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child add an additional wrinkle: once Freddy has eliminated the remaining Elm Street children and Alice becomes the Dream Master, Freddy’s access to new victims is shown as dependent on using Alice as a conduit (bringing other people into the dreamspace through her).

The more explicit idea that Freddy is geographically tied to Springwood comes from the Freddy’s Nightmares TV series. In the episode “Dreams That Kill,” Freddy implies that people leaving Springwood would “ruin his fun,” and the series reinforces the concept by keeping the mythology rooted in and under Springwood, Ohio. Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare leans into this further by presenting Springwood as a closed system—Freddy’s actions and influence are bound by its borders. The Nightmares on Elm Street comic book series also echoes the idea that Freddy is trapped within Springwood and seeking to break free.

That said, the franchise doesn’t apply these rules consistently.

In-universe explanation: After Alice leaves Springwood (as referenced in Nightmares on Elm Street), Freddy is no longer held in check and gradually regains power through the events of Freddy’s Nightmares and related stories. By Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Springwood is depicted as a controlled environment Freddy can warp from within—distorting reality inside its borders but remaining unable to escape. Maggie—Freddy’s daughter—then unknowingly carries Freddy’s consciousness beyond Springwood, breaking the geographic limitation. This action sets the stage for later out-of-town dream contact—such as Lori dreaming of Freddy while traveling during the climax of Freddy vs. Jason.

Read the comic series.
View the Freddy’s Nightmares Page.

Q: Are the dream demons in Freddy’s Dead real? And what society believes in them?

A: The dream demons in Freddy’s Dead were created just for the film itself. They are not presented as a borrowing from any specific, established demonological tradition, and no direct one-to-one equivalent is identified in the standard grimoires commonly cited in Western demonology.

Some online sources have compared Freddy Krueger to the demon Beleth, but the comparison is not well supported. In the Goetia, Beleth is described as a king who commands eighty-five legions, arrives riding a pale horse, with music/trumpets preceding him, and is associated with causing love between men and women at the conjurer’s request—traits that do not align with Freddy’s characterization or functions in the series.

Read more about demonology.

Q: Why in Freddy vs. Jason is Freddy able to return using fear? This wasn’t used in any of the previous films and the teens in A Nightmare on Elm Street didn’t even know of Freddy.

A: The “fear fuels Freddy” concept in Freddy vs. Jason is an explicit statement of an idea the series had already implied: Freddy’s influence depends on whether he is remembered, believed in, and feared. In the original film, the teens may not initially understand who Freddy is or why he is targeting them, but they still experience him as a real and identifiable threat; once the pattern is recognized and communicated, awareness becomes shared.

Across the films, Freddy’s returns repeatedly align with fear and memory functioning as the activating force. A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child emphasize survivors carrying the trauma forward, keeping Freddy present even after temporary defeat. Freddy’s Nightmares draws on the same mechanism by sustaining Freddy’s appearances through rumor, memory, and the fear attached to his name. Freddy vs. Jason simply formalizes this underlying rule and builds its plot around it.

See more under the Freddy vs. Jason page.

Q: What is Freddy’s true origin? I see so many different timelines on the Internet that I don’t know what to believe.

A: This is a complicated question, and much of the confusion stems from early tie-in media—especially the novelization of the first three Nightmare films. That book includes a chapter titled “The Life and Death of Freddy Krueger,” written by Jeffrey Cooper, which draws heavily from an early script draft of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors by Wes Craven and Bruce Wagner.

In that version, the house at 1428 Elm Street was originally “Hathaway House,” an old asylum where Amanda Krueger was institutionalized. In this story, she dies giving birth to Freddy, who is later adopted by an abusive pimp. As a child, Freddy is exploited to lure in clients for his adoptive father’s sex workers, eventually killing the man in his sleep. Freddy is then portrayed as an alcoholic drifter who ends up in Springwood, takes on odd jobs, and ultimately murders the town’s children. This version of Freddy’s backstory also appears—with variations—in the Marvel comics.

However, Dream Warriors underwent major rewrites by Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont before filming. The final version on screen differs significantly from Craven and Wagner’s original vision. Many of the novel’s details were left behind.

Then came Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare which gave us a new film-based origin working from the altered back-story given in the films A Nightmares on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, and even incorporated elements of certain episodes of Freddy’s Nightmares.

Further muddying the waters are fan-made timelines and speculative fiction that present entirely new versions of Freddy’s past—some even misstate his birth month, claiming he was born in February (which is biologically inconsistent with the timeframe provided in Dream Warriors).

So, what’s the real story?

The films are canon. While New Line may have entertained alternate origin stories through books and comics, they ultimately committed to a definitive version on screen. That version—grounded in the psychology and patterns of real-world serial killers—makes the most narrative sense and remains the authoritative account of Freddy’s origin

Read the Marvel comic book series.
See the Nightmare timeline.

Q: Is the house at 1428 Elm Street a set or the real thing?

A: The house is real and located at 1428 Genesee Avenue in Hollywood, California. It was used for exterior shots in A Nightmare on Elm Street, with a two-story set constructed for the interior scenes. The same exterior was reused for A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, though a newly built set once again represented the interior. Beginning with A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and continuing through Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, the films relied entirely on constructed sets for both the house’s interior and exterior. When Wes Craven’s New Nightmare went into production, the filmmakers returned to the real Genesee Avenue house for exterior photography. By contrast, Freddy vs. Jason utilized a completely different house in Vancouver, Canada.

From a story standpoint, the visual inconsistency in Freddy vs. Jason is easy to reconcile. The Elm Street house had sat unoccupied for years and, during the events of Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, the first-floor interior was severely damaged. It is therefore reasonable to infer that the property underwent extensive remodeling in order to become inhabitable again, accounting for its altered appearance.

Read about where you can see the house.

Q: Why did Patricia Arquette not reprise her role of Kristen Parker in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?

A: According to Rachel Talalay (Nightmare 4 producer), Patricia was not approached by New Line to reprise the role. Moreover, the documentary Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy poses this question to many of the film’s production staff, but no concrete answer is provided.

Q: Is there going to be a film sequel to Freddy vs. Jason?

A: Unlikely. New Line Cinema confirmed there was nothing going on with a Freddy vs. Jason film sequel in 2005. No story ideas were accepted, nor was there a planned production schedule.

Jeff Katz (former New Line Cinema executive) wrote a treatment in late 2003 for a possible sequel titled Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash. This treatment added the character of Ashley (Ash) Williams from the Evil Dead film series, giving audiences an already established hero to take on the two villains. Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash was New Line’s best idea on how to continue the series, but Sam Raimi (Evil Dead writer/director) decided to not let New Line use Ash in the planned sequel. Due to an agreement could not be reached between the different camps concerning the use of the Ash character, WildStorm Publishing and Dynamite Entertainment came together to release Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash as a comic book limited series in 2007. Its sequel, Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash: The Nightmare Warriors, was released in 2009.

Robert Englund also made scattered claims regarding possible film sequels in interviews from 2004–07. Some of these rumors included Freddy vs. Michael Myers, Freddy vs. Jason vs. Michael Myers, and Freddy vs. Pinhead. According to Englund, John Carpenter was even approached about bringing Michael Myers to New Line. These claims were just what Robert “heard” and were not backed by New Line Cinema.

Variety reported on January 29, 2008, that New Line Cinema and production company Platinum Dunes reached an agreement to remake the original A Nightmare on Elm Street. Shortly after, media giant Time Warner folded New Line Cinema with Warner Bros., resulting in the removal of New Line’s executive team. Warner Bros. and Platinum Dunes followed through with their Nightmare remake and released it on April 30, 2010. Now that Warner Bros. has endorsed a new direction for Freddy Krueger and the Nightmare mythos, it stands to reason they will not be pursuing a Freddy vs. Jason film sequel.

Q: What’s the status of the prequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A: Shortly after Freddy vs. Jason’s release, rumors of a prequel to the original A Nightmare on Elm Street began circulating. Robert Englund mentioned this prequel—purportedly titled A Nightmare on Elm Street: The First Kills—in many 2004–06 interviews and often named Wes Craven as the driving force behind it. However, Wes Craven has since confirmed that the prequel was never in his plans and that it was just Internet rumor.

The latest update regarding this project was on October 2, 2006. Fangoria interviewed John McNaughton, director of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, and learned of his potential involvement, although nothing new (i.e., script, production date, etc.) has been released or confirmed. Fangoria quoted McNaughton as stating:

“Well, [New Line and I] talked about it, and I’m still waiting to hear back from them. They approached me because of Henry, since they want to make a serious film about Freddy Krueger and his early days as a school janitor. Freddy’s just a living person at that point, and this would seem more like a real story. It wouldn’t be supernatural, and it will recount the days when he used to kidnap young girls, and actually also boys, to rape and murder them. This process obviously takes a long time and there’s no actual screenplay yet, just an idea of what the movie should be about. Let’s say I haven’t received the check yet. However, I do have a writer in mind whom I would like to write the new Nightmare: His name is R.J. Tsarov, and he wrote the stage play I just directed. He’s a true talent and has a very original vision.”

It is highly unlikely this project will be produced since New Line Cinema merged with Warner Bros. and the release of the A Nightmare on Elm Street remake in 2010.

Q: What happened to reality show A Nightmare on Elm Street: Real Nightmares?

A: Robert Englund confirmed that the CBS reality series A Nightmare on Elm Street: Real Nightmares, later dubbed Reel Nightmares, was shelved without a planned release to any media format. Englund talks about Real Nightmares in his autobiography, Hollywood Monster, and cites budget shortfalls, Fear Factor paradigm adversity, and questionable psychological vetting as the reasons why the show did not make it.

Q: Was Robert Englund asked to reprise his role as Freddy Krueger in the 2010 remake?

A: No. Producer Brad Fuller communicated Platinum Dunes’ desire to offer the Freddy Krueger role to someone new in various interviews and via his Twitter account. (He was also pointedly asked this question during our exclusive set visit in 2009 and reaffirmed Platinum Dunes’ desire for a different actor.) Ultimately, actor Jackie Earle Haley was chosen for the role, due in part to Internet fan support.

Robert Englund voiced his approval and gave his blessing in several Web interviews soon after it was announced that Haley was selected to succeed him.

Q: Where can I find deleted scenes on Blu-ray/DVD?

A: A limited amount of deleted/alternate footage has been released on Blu-ray/DVD, while a lot of the best material is still only available on older official formats (Laserdisc/VHS) or through alternate workprints.

On Blu-ray/DVD, the best sources are:

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street—The Nightmare Series Encyclopedia DVD includes two of the film’s alternate endings, and the Blu-ray and 2006 Infinifilm DVD include select deleted/alternate footage and three endings (including the “Freddy ending”); the 4K UHD release only includes the three different endings.
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child—The uncut version of the film (previously only available on VHS/Laserdisc) has been restored and included with the 4K UHD release.
  • Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare—Laser Paradise’s 2004 DVD reintegrates some cut scenes (including Tracy/Doc training and Maggie discovering Freddy’s basement workroom at 1428 Elm Street).
  • Freddy vs. Jason—Blu-ray/DVD releases include many of the film’s deleted scenes and its alternate ending.
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)—The Blu-ray release includes the film’s deleted scenes and its alternate ending.

For material not on Blu-ray/DVD, the most notable official sources are:

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street—Extensive deleted material appears on the Anniversary Edition Laserdisc (also carried over to Anchor Bay’s 1996 two-tape VHS set), much of which wasn’t included on the Blu-ray or Infinifilm DVD.
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child—The uncut version of the film was released on Laserdisc and VHS by Media Home Video in 1989.

A few notes: Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare is scattered (workprint footage plus TV version additions, where no single source containing everything), and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master‘s deleted scenes haven’t been released in full—only brief glimpses appear in trailers/TV spots and referenced in certain sourcebooks. Workprints of Freddy vs. Jason also contain alternate footage not included on the Blu-ray/DVD releases, and certain key scenes are unique to these workprint versions and may be viewed exclusively here.

View the home video boxsets.

Q: Where can I purchase Freddy’s Nightmares seasons 1 & 2 on Blu-ray/DVD?

A: Full season boxsets are not yet available on Blu-ray/DVD. In 2003, a three episode boxset was released in the UK titled Freddy’s Nightmares Volume 1. This set did not meet sales expectations, however, and the scheduled Volume 2 was cancelled.

Currently, Warner Bros. does not have plans to release this series; their official response: “not enough interest.”

You can find episodes on VHS—though “out of print” they can be purchased used on eBay or other online vendors.

View the Freddy’s Nightmares home video page.

Q: Why are there scenes not included on the Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare DVD release? And what is that script?

A: Freddy’s Dead director Rachel Talalay answers these questions during our exclusive interview. Read it here.

Q: Why are there two US movie posters for A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child?

New Line Cinema initially distributed advance one-sheets for A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child featuring artwork by Matthew Peak that showed Freddy holding a bubble containing an unborn baby. After complaints were directed to both New Line and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the design was changed, replacing the baby with a demonic baby carriage. The original poster had already been printed, however, and, in some cases, shipped to theaters. New Line issued a recall—making the first printing rare and difficult to find. The original imagery was kept in certain international markets, though, such as Thailand.

View the Nightmare 5 movie posters.

Q: Where can I get the song “Nightmare” by Tuesday Knight? Wasn’t it included on the Nightmare on Elm Street 4 soundtrack?

A: Deadpit radio interviewed Tuesday Knight, who briefly talked about the song:

“My writing partner knew I was doing the movie, and I was still actively doing music as well—for different movies and things. And we just kinda wrote it in one day and recorded it in his studio. I drove it over to New Line Cinema and I had (Director) Renny Harlin come out. I played it in my car, on my speakers, and he thought it was amazing and he took it. I didn’t even know it was the title song until I sat in the theatre for the premiere. It was mind blowing.”

The song was not included on the official soundtrack and Knight would later offer CD-Rs containing different versions of the song at horror and Sci-Fi conventions.