Chapter Four

 Day 177

April 24th, 2024

Chapter four

The book's portrayal of Lori's police station nightmare was quite intriguing. It offered an extended and detailed perspective on the character's experience, which I found quite captivating. However, I couldn't help but feel that the film adaptation missed an opportunity to capture this essence truly. In particular, the shadowy stalking of Lori by Freddy in her dreams, as described in the book, would have added a whole new dimension to the character's fear and the overall threat of Freddy. It's a shame that this aspect wasn't explored further in the film.

If Stubbs had taken the initiative to wake Lori up from her nightmare in the film, it could have portrayed him as a considerate and empathetic individual, highlighting the depth of his character and showcasing his caring nature towards others. Such a gesture would have added a layer of complexity to his persona, making him a more relatable and likable character among the audience if he wasn't already a likable character. 

The book does a better job than the movie describing Blake’s nightmare. It would have been a nice touch to show Blake taunting Freddy and being thankful that it was just a nightmare.

Another aspect that was done better in the book was Blake’s death. It played out like the movie, obviously, but Blake thought it was still a dream. He also

manages to run off the porch into the arms of Jason. This would have been a great scene in the film, especially when Blake calls Jason Freddy.

The chapter wraps up with Blake and his father’s death.