As a devoted Nightmare on Elm Street fan, I eagerly anticipated the 2010 remake, hoping it could reinvigorate my favorite slasher franchise. But upon release, the reboot earned overwhelmingly negative reviews and fan backlash for failing to recapture the sinister magic of Freddy Krueger. Analyzing the flaws, it becomes clear …
Among horror’s rogues gallery of slasher killers, few rival Freddy Krueger for sheer icon status. His anarchic spirit, darkly comedic menace, and supernaturally-charged murders have haunted audiences for decades. But a memorable movie monster requires creative alchemy. For Freddy, a killer concept aligned with clever writing and an indelible performance …
Among Wes Craven’s filmography, 1994’s New Nightmare remains criminally underappreciated for its ahead-of-its-time meta-horror storytelling. After fatigue set in across six ponderous Nightmare on Elm Street sequels, Craven returned to restore creative passion by deconstructing Freddy Krueger’s cinematic realm through a story set in “the real world.” New Nightmare shattered …
Horror icon Robert Englund recently confirmed that he will no longer portray the sinister Freddy Krueger due to age and physical limitations. While fans are understandably disappointed, Englund admits that after nearly 40 years and 8 films, it’s time to pass the razor-fingered glove to a new generation. However, that …
It seems quite likely that a new Nightmare on Elm Street film will be produced at some point in the future. The estate of Wes Craven now owns the rights to the brand, and they have been actively soliciting potential buyers for close to three years at this point. Elijah …
The documentary The Robert Englund Story, which has been in the works for a long time, is a Cult Screenings UK Ltd production in conjunction with Unannounced Films. Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, a documentary on the legend who played Freddy Krueger, which was shot over a two-year …
Thanks to ‘Stranger Things’ official Twitter account, we know that the hit Netflix series will be expanding its roster this season, with the announcement of 8 new cast members, among the list of names is horror icon, Robert Englund. Englund will be playing Victor Creel, a character being described as …
Last summer Robert Englund stated that he would like to see Kevin Bacon take on the role of the legendary Freddy Krueger, many thought it was just said as a silly joke. Englund said last summer: “He’s not a kid anymore either but the rumor I’ve heard that I like …
Robert Englund, mainly known for his major role in the hit horror movie(s) A Nightmare on Elm Street, playing as Freddy Kruger the knife gloved dream killer. But there is another side to Robert Englund, a human side as with all great horror actors they are intelligent and broad spoken …
