"Freddy" by name is no longer spoken. Not able to get to the committed/medicated teens and unable to spread fear by name, Freddy is rendered powerless and forgotten - giving Springwood four years of peace.
The parents of Springwood take action: Any teen that reports dreaming of Freddy is committed to Westin Hills and placed on medication for dream suppression. Any mention of Freddy in official documents is erased and certain old obituaries are also edited.
1999 to 2003:
Free of Freddy's hold, Springwood rebuilds. The house at 1428 Elm Street is remodeled and serves as the new home for the Campbell family. Soon after, Freddy again returns and begins killing.
