Wes Craven

Freddy Krueger Returns for ‘Nightmares in the Makeup Chair’
Freddy Krueger Returns for ‘Nightmares in the Makeup Chair’
Freddy Krueger Returns for ‘Nightmares in the Makeup Chair’
Over the course of the eight Nightmare on Elm Street films, Robert Englund made dream stalker Freddy Krueger from a slasher-film specter into a major cultural icon. His sartorially questionable striped sweater/fedora combo, the pepperoni-like complexion, the razor-blade gloves — it’s all been enshrined in the horror hall of fame for years. He officially laid his signature character to rest with 2003’s Freddy vs. Jason, turning the role over to Jackie Earle Haley for the 2010 remake, but a new project indicates that Englund and Freddy can’t get rid of one another that easily.
15 Things You Might Not Know About ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
15 Things You Might Not Know About ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
15 Things You Might Not Know About ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Even though Freddy Krueger is the main villain in A Nightmare on Elm Street and one of the most iconic horror villains of all time, he’s actually only in the original movie for less than seven minutes. That’s just one of the many facts packed into the latest episode of You Think You Know Movies, which dreams a little dream about the original A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Edgar Wright Pays Tribute to Wes Craven
Edgar Wright Pays Tribute to Wes Craven
Edgar Wright Pays Tribute to Wes Craven
The loss of Wes Craven is one that’s felt pretty heavily in the film community, and there’s been no shortage of fans, filmmakers and actors sharing their remembrances of the director and his influence on their lives and work. Director Edgar Wright is one such fan of the late Craven, and took to his website to share a thoughtful and moving look back at the filmmaker whose work affected so many.

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