How did the town of Springwood go from having no children in Freddys Dead: The Final Nightmare to having many in Freddy vs. Jason?
Unfortunately, it’s not explained how Springwood went from one extreme to the other in such a short period of time. The only reference given was that it took Springwood a total of five years to reclaim its former stature, and four of those years were peaceful. During Freddy’s Dead, Freddy kept the childless adults in a mass psychosis. When Maggie carried Freddy’s consciousness out of Springwood, the dreamscape shattered, meaning Freddy’s hold over Springwood was finished. From that point, any number of things could have contributed to Springwood’s revitalization. Some things to consider would be the low property cost, cost of living, and small town atmosphere. Also, Springwood’s industry is in question, as we’re not given information as to what the job market is like there. In order to revitalize the town, it could have been as simple as the Springwood officials arranging a new factory (or factories) to open there, with an accompanying employment drive. This is a very common practice f
