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The ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’ Franchise, Ranked!

As far as I’m concerned, Freddy Krueger stands high above most other horror icons. I’ve always favored the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise over the other popular horror series – not so much because they were scarier, but because of Freddy himself and his creative kills. Every movie in the …

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Available Soon On Screambox and Digital: ‘Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story’

Available soon on Screambox and Digital from Cinedigm and directors Neil Morris and Gary Smart is a new documentary: ‘Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story. It features appearances from Lance Henricksen, Eli Roth, and Robert Englund. Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares Synopsis A classically trained actor and director, Robert Englund …

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‘Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare’ (1991) – One, Two… 30 Years Later – A Retro Review

What do you think of when you hear the name “Freddy”? Or how about the words “Elm Street”? Even if not being spoken or written in relation to the iconic Nightmare on Elm Street franchise that took over horror in the ’80s and ’90s, we can’t help but invoke the …

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Freddy Krueger: How His Evil Evolved #10: Freddy’s Nightmares (1988)

Remember when Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) had his own TV show called Freddy’s Nightmares? Many of us do, but it was definitely different from the film series. Krueger was normally relegated to a Cryptkeeper role, where he would essentially host the individual episodes. Many of these stories were more wacky …

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Freddy Krueger: How His Evil Evolved #7: Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)

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After coming to an explosive end in Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, many thought that maybe ?— just maybe ?— Freddy Krueger’s twisted spirit would be put to rest. After all, how many films can you make about a child killer who haunts the dreams of the children whose parents …

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Freddy Krueger: How His Evil Evolved #6: ‘Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare’ (1991)

Though it’s frequently maligned by both fans and critics, Rachel Talalay’s Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare nonetheless has its supporters. Personally, it’s one of my favorites of the series, and it’s not just due to bad taste on my part (or so I’d like to believe). For one thing, Freddy’s …

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25 Years of Sleepless Nights – Why We Love ‘Wes Craven’s A New Nightmare’

Getting a good night’s sleep has never been the same for horror fans since Wes Craven changed the game in 1984 with A Nightmare on Elm Street. Slashers and monsters were nothing new, but a villain that could kill you in your sleep kicked the terror up a whole new level. …

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‘Wes Craven’s New Nightmare’ 25th Anniversary: Strengths and Weaknesses

Wes Craven's New Nightmare

Originally released on October 14, 1994, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare offered a fresh, daring take on the Freddy Krueger character… or something like it. You see, New Nightmare is technically a Freddy movie, yet it definitely isn’t. The villain is actually an entity that takes the form of Freddy, because it …

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Happy Halloween: ‘Nightmare’ 2018 Trilogy Review

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Happy Halloween, boils and ghouls, we have a treat for you. If you love all things Wes Craven, then you’ll definitely want to check out this Nightmare trilogy that is inspired by him. It had it’s world premiere at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and is unlike anything else out …

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