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Quad poster for the classic 1984 horror film
A Nightmare on Elm Street
, directed by Wes Craven.
Key Information
Plot: The film centers around a group of teenagers in the fictional town of Springwood who are being stalked and murdered in their dreams by the spirit of a disfigured child murderer named Freddy Krueger. The teens must find a way to stop him in the dream world before he kills them in reality.
Significance: It is a landmark horror film, noted for its imaginative premise that blurs the lines between dreams and reality, and for introducing the iconic villain Freddy Krueger (played by Robert Englund).
Legacy: The movie saved the production company New Line Cinema from bankruptcy, earning it the nickname "The House That Freddy Built". The film's success spawned a large franchise including six sequels, a television series, and a 2010 remake.
Cast: The film stars Heather Langenkamp as protagonist Nancy Thompson and marks the feature film debut of Johnny Depp.
Inspiration: Director Wes Craven was inspired by a series of newspaper articles about Hmong refugees who died in their sleep after suffering from intense nightmares, a phenomenon medical authorities called Asian Death Syndrome. |
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