A Nightmare on Elm Street ending explained
Spoiler summary page for informational search intent.
What happens at the end?
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child moles...
Why it matters
The ending resolves the main conflict and sets up the emotional takeaway of the story. As the index grows, this block can be auto-generated with more detailed scene-level commentary.
FAQ
Does this page contain spoilers?
Yes. The explanation summarizes major ending events and interpretation.
Where can I find similar endings and themes?
Check the similar movies page for related tone and narrative structure.