A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

A Nightmare on Elm Street is an American horror film released on November 9, 1984. It was written and directed by Wes Craven, produced by Robert Shaye and starred Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger. It ended up spawning one of the most popular horror movie franchises in recent years.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Excellent effects done practically due to it being a pre-CG horror film.
 * 2) Incredible acting from Robert Englund.
 * 3) Interesting and unique premise, dream sequences and deaths.
 * 4) It spawned one of the most popular horror movie franchises in recent years.
 * 5) Freddy Krueger, despite being a serial killer, is oddly likable. He has a dark sense of humor, which means that the film can make some people laugh as much as it can scare them.
 * 6) Freddy's design is appropriately creepy and creative.
 * 7) Good soundtrack.
 * 8) The concept is extremely scary and pure evil.
 * 9) Memorable and likable characters.
 * 10) The scene where freddy krueger builds his iconic bladed glove in the opening is creepy and cool

The Only Bad Quality

 * 1) A few of the special effects haven't aged well, most notably the obvious dummy that stands in for Nancy's mother during the ending.

Reception
A Nightmare on Elm Street premiered in the United States with a limited theatrical release on November 9, 1984, opening in 165 cinemas across the country.[4]  Grossing $1,271,000 during its opening weekend, the film was considered an instant commercial success. The film eventually earned a total of $25,504,513 at the American box office.[4]  Additionally, A Nightmare on Elm Street was released in Europe, Canada and Australia.[40]

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