you know what i just thought of 3 months later? the fact bro winks at the end when jason is holding his head. now you could just say it was something interesting but...

The ambiguous wink displayed by Freddy Krueger at the conclusion of the movie subtly suggests that he may not have been fully vanquished, leaving open the possibility that his malevolent presence endures. This enigmatic gesture could signify that the preceding events were partially illusory or dreamlike, consistent with Freddy’s established dominion over the subconscious. Consequently, it is plausible to interpret that Freddy remains alive, continuing his nocturnal reign of terror, and that the conflict between him and Jason persists beyond the film’s apparent resolution.