Synopsis
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 American slasher film directed by Wes Craven. The movie follows four teenagers who are invaded and killed in their dreams, and thus killed in reality, by a burnt killer with a bladed leather glove.
Why Watch It
It introduced a new type of horror villain, Freddy Krueger, who could attack his victims in their dreams, adding a new level of fear to the genre.
Did You Know?
- First film appearance of actor Johnny Depp.
- Freddy Krueger is only in the movie for seven minutes.
- The movie was shot in just 32 days.
- The famous glove was created in director Wes Craven's garage.
- The film has seven sequels and a 2010 reboot.
Iconic Quotes
- I'm your boyfriend now, Nancy!
- You've got the body... I've got the brain.
- This... is God.
- One, two, Freddy's coming for you...
- I'm not gonna hurt ya. I'm just gonna bash your brains in.