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  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
  • Opened November 9, 1984 | Runtime:1 hr 31 min
  • R
    terror, disturbing images, strong bloody horror violence and language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. Read More
  • In Wes Craven's classic slasher film, several Midwestern teenagers fall prey to Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), a disfigured midnight mangler who preys on the teenagers in their dreams -- which, in turn, kills them in reality. After investigating Read More
  • Cast: John Saxon, Ronee Blakely, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, Nick Corri, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund
  • Director: Wes Craven
  • Genres: Slasher Film, Teen Movie, Horror

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  • Must Go!

    My Review

    by FreddyKreuger3456789

    A chilling and thrilling masterpiece BY legendary HORROR director WES Craven (New Nightmare,Red EYE) And sexy and cleaver Hearth LAINGCAMP (A Nightmare On Elm St,A Nightmare On Elm St 3:Dream Warrior,New Nightmare) Make a nice n, sweet film by THRILL'S CHILL'S And PURE COLD HEARTED TERROR So give it a TRY

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    KICK ***

    by cookies932

    This movie is one of the best classic horror films ever!! Freddy scared me ********!!! The suspense was awesome, the story was awesome, everything. Director Wes Craven did an amazing job with this movie. Every time someone dies, you wonder who will be next? Go and make a good decision with your money and see this movie!!!

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    A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) review

    by FredKrueger

    A Nightmare on Elm Street is a real standout from all of the other 80's horror films in that it created a villain that was totally unlike anything on the scene at the time. The premise of a dream killer gave way to endless possibilities within this film and all of the sequels. Bottom line- very imaginative, scary as Hell, and a MUST see!

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Go Avg. Critic Score 78 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 88
    ReelViews | James Berardinelli

    A Nightmare on Elm Street is tailor made for those who like their gore leavened...

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly |

    Some of the effects remain nicely repulsive; Freddy himself comes across as a...

  • 80
    Empire |

    Turning slumberland into a twisted murderer's den is a masterstroke by Craven,...

  • 80
    Chicago Reader | J.R. Jones

    Here the idea of sleep as the ultimate threat is still fresh and marvelously...

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