A Nightmare on Elm Street, directed by Wes Craven, is a groundbreaking horror classic that introduced the world to one of cinema’s most iconic villains—Freddy Krueger. Set in the sleepy town of Springwood, the film follows a group of teenagers who are haunted by terrifying dreams of a disfigured man with a glove of razor-sharp blades. When they discover that death in their dreams means death in real life, the fight to stay awake becomes a fight for survival.
Freddy Krueger, portrayed with sinister glee by Robert Englund, is a haunting presence, blending dark humor with chilling menace. Unlike traditional slasher villains, Freddy attacks his victims in their dreams, creating a surreal and terrifying concept that blurs the line between reality and nightmare.