Alice Johnson (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
Alice Johnson is a fictional character in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. She first appears in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) as a teenager that inherits dream superpowers from the victims of enigmatic serial killer Freddy Krueger. In this film, she was portrayed by Lisa Wilcox—who reprises the role in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989).
| Alice Johnson | |
|---|---|
| A Nightmare on Elm Street character | |
Lisa Wilcox as Alice Johnson | |
| First appearance | A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master |
| Created by | William Kotzwinkle Brian Helgeland |
| Portrayed by | Lisa Wilcox |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Alice Johnson |
| Occupation | High school student (former) Waitress |
| Family | Dennis Johnson (father) Rick Johnson (brother; deceased) |
| Significant other | Daniel Jordan (boyfriend; deceased) |
| Children | Jacob Daniel Johnson (son) |
| Origin | Springwood, Ohio |
| Status | Alive |
Writers William Kotzwinkle and Brian Helgeland conceptualized Alice. Alice is notable for her developed character arc—which features her evolving from an introverted girl to a proactive heroine. This emphasis on developing her character has led to Alice receiving a positive reception. Being an archenemy of Freddy, Alice is a primary protagonist. Alice returns in the novelizations and the canon comic book continuations.