User blog comment:Battlefan237/Dan Torrance (Doctor Sleep) vs. Freddy Krueger (NOES 1)/@comment-11361577-20171202155706

Appelmonkey's "Sweet Dreams" Edge's

Dream: It seems like Dan has greater control over dreams as he can seemingly ignore every rule set up in said dream, while Freddy on the other hand just manipulates the dream. Freddy could shapeshift and conceal himself to get the jump on Dan, but he can sense where spirits are so that won't really do much. While Dan will certainly be at a disadvantage when fighting Freddy head on he will be capable to hold his own, but if he is smart he won't and set up a trap for Freddy instead. In the end, Dan actually beats Freddy when it comes to fighting in dreams surprisingly, mostly thanks to his more versatile powers and abilities that help him to fight opponents like Freddy and giving him little opportunity to ambush him. Edge: Dan Torrance

Real World: Freddy is a fish out of water in the real world. While the lack of long-range attacks is negated by his teleportation, he is still just fucked. His illusions won't do any shit against Dan cause of Shining. Freddy could overpower Dan with his superior strength, his Shining should be enough to keep Freddy at bay, if not then he would likely release his two ghosts and overpower Freddy that way. I am not sure if he could trap Freddy inside his mental box, but he certainly could kill Freddy with the help of his ghosts and Shining. Edge: Dan Torrance

Deadliest Warrior: Dan Torrance! Yeah, Freddy is fucked. Even if we took the Freddy who has faced against other dream manipulators, he still hasn't fought against someone as strong as Dan. While Dan goes into Elm Street with little knowledge on Freddy, he can just talk to the spirits of his previous victims and prepare himself with whatever info they give him. Again, it's questionable if Dan could trap Freddy, but he is certain to destroy his body.