A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...
Cast
- John Saxon - Lt. Donald Thompson
- Ronee Blakley - Marge Thompson
- Heather Langenkamp - Nancy Thompson
- Amanda Wyss - Tina Gray
- Jsu Garcia - Rod Lane
- Johnny Depp - Glen Lantz
- Charles Fleischer - Dr. King
- Joseph Whipp - Sergeant Parker
- Robert Englund - Fred Krueger
- Lin Shaye - Teacher
Screenplay
Themes
Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
dreams, nightmare, psychopath, sleep, child murder, supernatural, ohio, murder, slasher, trapped, alcoholic, boiler room, booby trap, disfigurement, medical test
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Nightmare on Elm Street about?
- Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...
- Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street was directed by Wes Craven.
- Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street stars John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, Jsu Garcia, Johnny Depp.
- How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street is a Horror film.
- What is the Filmori rating for A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street had a budget of $2M.
- How much did A Nightmare on Elm Street gross?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street grossed $57M worldwide.
- Where was A Nightmare on Elm Street produced?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- The themes of A Nightmare on Elm Street include: Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Supernatural Horror and Terror.