A Nightmare on Elm Street II: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) Orig. Movie Poster 27×41 A Nightmare on Elm Street II: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) is the second film in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, directed by Jack Sholder. The film follows Jesse Walsh (Mark Patton), a teenager who moves into the former home of the previous film’s protagonist, Nancy Thompson, only to find himself haunted by the vengeful spirit of Freddy Krueger. As Freddy seeks to possess Jesse and use his body to carry out killings in the real world, Jesse must confront the nightmare, leading to a tense and eerie battle for control and survival. The film is notable for its darker, more surreal tone and themes of possession and identity.