Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street is a 2019 American documentary directed by Roman Chimienti and Tyler Jensen. The film explores the lasting impact of *A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge*, the second movie in the franchise, and the story of its star, Mark Patton. The documentary centers on the sequel's notoriety for its homoerotic undertones and how that affected Patton, who had not come out as gay during the film's production.

The documentary premiered on April 5, 2019, at the Cleveland International Film Festival. It later played at Fantastic Fest on September 22, 2019, paired with a 35 mm screening of *Freddy's Revenge*. A limited theatrical release began on February 27, 2020, followed by a digital and DVD release on March 3.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 100% approval rating from 44 reviews, with an average score of 8.2/10. The site's consensus describes it as a compassionate look at an actor's personal story that offers a compelling reexamination of the first *Nightmare* sequel. On Metacritic, it has a weighted average of 64 out of 100 from five critics, indicating generally favorable reviews.

Critics praised the documentary for its focus and emotional depth. Deirdre Crimmins of *Rue Morgue* called it a tight, straightforward documentary about an overlooked corner of horror, describing it as a love letter to longtime fans. Trace Thurman of *Bloody Disgusting* found it touching and poignant, emphasizing that it is less about the franchise and more about how one man reclaimed his story to empower himself and queer horror fans. Jude Dry of *IndieWire* gave it an "A−," noting that the film reaches into queer horror fandom, filmmaking, and academia to offer a well-rounded and humorous account of a queer cult classic.

Some reviews were more mixed. Frank Scheck of *The Hollywood Reporter* felt the film was occasionally self-indulgent and lost focus by exploring too many tangents, but still found it a fascinating sociological look at a film that became a camp classic. Michael Ordoña of the *Los Angeles Times* wrote that while the documentary may overstate the cultural impact of a little-seen and widely disliked film, it earns points for addressing the rarely discussed topic of homosexuality in horror.