A Nightmare on Elm Street

Name: A Nightmare on Elm Street
Released: 1984-11-09T00:00:00-05:00

R 1984 Horror · 1h 31m

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Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...

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About A Nightmare on Elm Street

In a seemingly idyllic small town, teenagers are dying in their sleep, victims of terrifying nightmares. Nancy Thompson, the daughter of a local police officer, discovers a horrifying connection to Fred Krueger, a child molester who was brutally murdered by vengeful parents years ago. Krueger has returned as a nightmarish entity, haunting the dreams of the children of those who killed him, seeking revenge from beyond the grave. As the body count rises, Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must find a way to pull Krueger from the dream world into reality to stop his reign of terror, but can they succeed before they too succumb to the nightmare?

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Wes Craven directs this iconic horror film. Heather Langenkamp stars as Nancy Thompson, a resourceful teenager who becomes Krueger's primary target and ultimate adversary. John Saxon plays Lt. Donald Thompson, Nancy's father and a police officer investigating the mysterious deaths. Ronee Blakley portrays Marge Thompson, Nancy's mother, struggling with a dark secret from the past. Amanda Wyss embodies Tina Gray, Nancy's friend and the first victim of Krueger's wrath. Jsu Garcia, credited as Nick Corri, plays Rod Lane, Tina's boyfriend, who becomes a suspect in her murder. Johnny Depp makes his film debut as Glen Lantz, Nancy's boyfriend, who assists Nancy in her fight against Krueger.

What people like about A Nightmare on Elm Street

Audiences and critics praised the film for its originality, Wes Craven's direction, and the nightmarish concept. Many applauded the creative special effects, the suspenseful atmosphere, and Heather Langenkamp's performance as Nancy. The character of Freddy Krueger, portrayed as both terrifying and darkly humorous, quickly became a horror icon.

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Movie Score

74%

Released

October 31, 1984

Director

Wes Craven

Film Series

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Cast

Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Amanda Wyss, Jsu Garcia, Johnny Depp

Genre

Horror

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