Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street
2019·Documentary·1h 39m
7.1
★
Mark Patton sets the records straight about the controversial 1985 sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, which ended his acting career, just as it was about to begin.
Directed by Tyler Jensen and Roman Chimienti
homophobia
interview
reunion
hiv
behind the scenes
hollywood
lgbt
resentment
grudge
scream queen
1980s
fan convention
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Cast
Mark Patton
Self
Kim Myers
Self
Robert Englund
Self
Lisa Wilcox
Self
Robert Rusler
Self
Ken Sagoes
Self
Marshall Bell
Self
Heather Langenkamp
Self
Clu Gulager
Self
Jack Sholder
Self
Linnea Quigley
Self
JoAnn Willette
Self
Crew
Roman Chimienti
Director
Roman Chimienti
Writer
Mark Patton
Producer
Roman Chimienti
Executive Producer
Lito Velasco
Music
Alexander Taylor
Music
Roman Chimienti
Sound Engineer
Popular Reviews
58 reviews
Somto Umelo
10.0★ · 10/29/25
Okay, this was amazing!
Informative, sad, and, ultimately, cathartic.
Can’t believe Mark went through all that shitty stuff. The horror community was definitely full of losers (derogatory) in the 80s and 90s (this was the same shit they did with Freddy’s dead), but again it was the 80s and everyone was like that.
I’m so glad we’ve come far as a society and a horror community, and I’m also happy that the film has found its audience and is more accepted in horror spaces.
It was so nice to see Bill Rusler defending Mark during the reunion, and I almost shed a tear during the final conversation between Matt and David.
I hope Jack Sholder knows that he left the whole ordeal looking like a complete buffoon. What do you mean, “this isn’t about you.” It clearly is because he’s the lead actor and the one who was bullied for years.
It’s so great to see that Mark persevered through all that stuff and that he now knows that the movie has a die-hard fan base who were impacted by his character. I wish him a peaceful and happy rest of his life.
Informative, sad, and, ultimately, cathartic.
Can’t believe Mark went through all that shitty stuff. The horror community was definitely full of losers (derogatory) in the 80s and 90s (this was the same shit they did with Freddy’s dead), but again it was the 80s and everyone was like that.
I’m so glad we’ve come far as a society and a horror community, and I’m also happy that the film has found its audience and is more accepted in horror spaces.
It was so nice to see Bill Rusler defending Mark during the reunion, and I almost shed a tear during the final conversation between Matt and David.
I hope Jack Sholder knows that he left the whole ordeal looking like a complete buffoon. What do you mean, “this isn’t about you.” It clearly is because he’s the lead actor and the one who was bullied for years.
It’s so great to see that Mark persevered through all that stuff and that he now knows that the movie has a die-hard fan base who were impacted by his character. I wish him a peaceful and happy rest of his life.
Okay, this was amazing!
Informative, sad, and, ultimately, cathartic.
Can’t believe Mark went through all that shitty stuff. The horror community was definitely full of losers (derogatory) in the 80s and 90s (this was the same shit they did with Freddy’s dead), but again it was the 80s and everyone was like that.
I’m so glad we’ve come far as a society and a horror community, and I’m also happy that the film has found its audience and is more accepted in horror spaces.
It was so nice to see Bill Rusler defending Mark during the reunion, and I almost shed a tear during the final conversation between Matt and David.
I hope Jack Sholder knows that he left the whole ordeal looking like a complete buffoon. What do you mean, “this isn’t about you.” It clearly is because he’s the lead actor and the one who was bullied for years.
It’s so great to see that Mark persevered through all that stuff and that he now knows that the movie has a die-hard fan base who were impacted by his character. I wish him a peaceful and happy rest of his life.
Informative, sad, and, ultimately, cathartic.
Can’t believe Mark went through all that shitty stuff. The horror community was definitely full of losers (derogatory) in the 80s and 90s (this was the same shit they did with Freddy’s dead), but again it was the 80s and everyone was like that.
I’m so glad we’ve come far as a society and a horror community, and I’m also happy that the film has found its audience and is more accepted in horror spaces.
It was so nice to see Bill Rusler defending Mark during the reunion, and I almost shed a tear during the final conversation between Matt and David.
I hope Jack Sholder knows that he left the whole ordeal looking like a complete buffoon. What do you mean, “this isn’t about you.” It clearly is because he’s the lead actor and the one who was bullied for years.
It’s so great to see that Mark persevered through all that stuff and that he now knows that the movie has a die-hard fan base who were impacted by his character. I wish him a peaceful and happy rest of his life.
Noah J
6.0★ · 10/13/25
Fantastic Documentary.
Fantastic Documentary.
adeline
8.0★ · 09/24/25
so poignant. mark’s resilience and humility is truly inspiring 🤍
so poignant. mark’s resilience and humility is truly inspiring 🤍
kayla
8.0★ · 07/25/25
This has been on my watchlist literally since it came out and I can’t believe it took me so long to get to it. I loved this and found it to be well done, and I’m normally a bit harsh on documentaries because there are many, many bad ones. I did despise the writer and director, but Mark handled their bullshit in this well and I think those conversations added important framing for the whole of his story, even if it’s just a glimpse of what took place in the 80s. Mark Patton is so earnest and likeable that I almost wish that this was longer or maybe had a second part.
If you, like me, love the intersection of horror and queer, might I recommend It Came from the Closet, which is a collection of essays from queer authors exploring their experiences through the lens of horror movies? I feel like if you liked this, you’d enjoy that, too.
If you, like me, love the intersection of horror and queer, might I recommend It Came from the Closet, which is a collection of essays from queer authors exploring their experiences through the lens of horror movies? I feel like if you liked this, you’d enjoy that, too.
This has been on my watchlist literally since it came out and I can’t believe it took me so long to get to it. I loved this and found it to be well done, and I’m normally a bit harsh on documentaries because there are many, many bad ones. I did despise the writer and director, but Mark handled their bullshit in this well and I think those conversations added important framing for the whole of his story, even if it’s just a glimpse of what took place in the 80s. Mark Patton is so earnest and likeable that I almost wish that this was longer or maybe had a second part.
If you, like me, love the intersection of horror and queer, might I recommend It Came from the Closet, which is a collection of essays from queer authors exploring their experiences through the lens of horror movies? I feel like if you liked this, you’d enjoy that, too.
If you, like me, love the intersection of horror and queer, might I recommend It Came from the Closet, which is a collection of essays from queer authors exploring their experiences through the lens of horror movies? I feel like if you liked this, you’d enjoy that, too.
Ryan
7.0★ · 10/27/24
the director saying he didn't know... okay
the director saying he didn't know... okay