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'A Nightmare On Elm Street' Sequel Plans Let Us Dream Up Where They Could Go Next

Posted 5/5/10 3:54 pm EST by in Commentary


I love my Nightmares. Not actual nightmares mind you—those ruin sleeping pants—but my personal collection of "Nightmare on Elm Street" films. I'm a huge fan of the franchise, so when I originally heard about the then-upcoming re-imagining of the first "Nightmare on Elm Street," Freddy started haunting my waking hours. The movie finally hit theaters this past weekend and I was there opening night, ready to enter dreamland once more. I left knowing one thing for sure: I want a sequel! The new movie certainly has its issues, but the potential for greatness is there.

Thankfully, my dreams are coming true. Warner Bros. announced plans for a sequel after the new "Nightmare" slashed its way to the top of the box office, bringing in the biggest horror opening for the April-May corridor. After the jump, I explain why a sequel is a great idea and where I think the series should go from here. Spoilers abound, so make sure you're ready before browsing into my Nightmare. Read More...

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New 'Nightmare On Elm Street' Versus the Old - A Side by Side Comparison

Posted 2/26/10 6:19 pm EST by in News


These days, we can’t get enough of the newly-revealed “Nightmare on Elm Street” trailer, giving us our best look yet at Samuel Bayer’s take on Wes Craven’s original formula. With only a few months left before the April 30th unveiling of the film, we took a look back at Craven’s 1984 "Nightmare" and lined up 6 key side-by-side images. Read on for our analysis of what’s better, what’s not, and who might become this movie’s Johnny Depp. Read More...

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Jackie Earl Haley Trades Freddy Krueger's Gloves For Bunny Ears

Posted 7/24/09 5:00 pm EST by in Photos


You may not be able to tell, but that there is Jackie Earl Haley, "Watchmen"'s Rorschach and "A Nightmare on Elm Street"'s Freddy Krueger. Weird roles for a weird dude. Look at him. He won't even pose for the camera. Still, this is a more revealing image than we've gotten for his Freddy Krueger.

Don't forget that you can check out the rest of our photo booth gallery from San Diego Comic-Con over at MTV.com!

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'A Nightmare On Elm Street' Remake Inadvertently Likened to New Coke

Posted 7/14/09 5:00 pm EST by in Commentary


Jackie Earl HaleyOne, two, Freddy’s coming for you… three, four, will there be more gore?

The remake of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” has just finished filming in Chicago. While we have to wait until next April to actually see the movie, Patrick Goldstein at Los Angeles Times blog The Big Picture has an early preview of the franchise reboot. There’s not much in the way of details, not even a look at the new Freddy Krueger (played by “Watchmen” actor Jackie Earle Haley). Instead, Goldstein focuses on the talent involved, including music video director Sam Bayer (“Smells Like Teen Spirit”), and addresses the difference in budget between this remake and the 1984 original. Read More...

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