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Freddy Krueger (/ ˈ k r uː ɡ ər /) is a fictional character and the antagonist of the A Nightmare on Elm Street horror film franchise. Created by Wes Craven, he made his debut in Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) as the malevolent spirit of a child killer who had been burned to death by his victims' parents after evading prison. [2]
Freddy's Nightmares (also known as A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series) is an American horror anthology television series that aired in syndication from October 1988 until March 1990. [1]
The show was hosted by Freddy Krueger, with Robert Englund reprising his role from the films. Freddy played more of a background character, but occasionally showed up to influence the plot of particular episodes. The series ran for two seasons and a total of 44 episodes, ending March 10, 1990. [83]
Nov. 9, 2024, marks 40 years since the release of A Nightmare on Elm Street. The horror classic, starring Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp, also marked the film debut of Johnny Depp
Englund looks back on filming of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' revealing to PEOPLE how the character's iconic look came together
That killer was Freddy Krueger, who became known for his disfigured face, ratty red-and-green striped sweater and brown fedora, as well as his trademark leather hand glove adorned with metal claws ...
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye.It is the first installment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and stars Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, [6] [7] and Johnny Depp in his film debut.
Englund was the first to bring Freddy Krueger to life, embodying the dream-faring serial killer in eight films before retiring from the role after 2003's Freddy vs. Jason. Since then, the actor ...