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The ''A Nightmare on Elm Street (franchise), A Nightmare on Elm Street'' series, created by Wes Craven, focuses on several characters who survive attacks by Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), the spirit of a child murderer who gains the ability to stalk and kill people in their dreams (thus killing them in reality) after his death at the hands of a vengeful mob. The series consists of nine films: ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' (1984), ''A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge'' (1985), ''A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'' (1987), ''A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master'' (1988), ''A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child'' (1989) and ''Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'' (1991), in which Freddy is seemingly killed. A demonic interpretation followed in ''Wes Craven's New Nightmare'' (1994), in which Freddy Krueger attempts to break free from the films into the metafiction, real world. Nearly a decade later, Freddy was involved in a Crossover (fiction), cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightmare On Elm Street Cast
A nightmare, also known as a bad dream, Retrieved 11 July 2016. is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong emotional response from the mind, typically fear but also despair, anxiety, disgust or sadness. The dream may contain situations of discomfort, psychological or physical terror, or panic. After a nightmare, a person will often awaken in a state of distress and may be unable to return to sleep for a short period of time. Recurrent nightmares may require medical help, as they can interfere with sleeping patterns and cause insomnia. Nightmares can have physical causes such as sleeping in an uncomfortable position or having a fever, or psychological causes such as stress or anxiety. Eating before going to sleep, which triggers an increase in the body's metabolism and brain activity, can be a potential stimulus for nightmares. The prevalence of nightmares in children (5–12 years old) is between 20 and 30%, and prevalence in adults is between 8 and 30%. In common languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010 Film)
''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' is a 2010 American slasher film directed by Samuel Bayer (in his feature directorial debut), written by Wesley Strick and Eric Heisserer, and starring Jackie Earle Haley, Kyle Gallner, Rooney Mara, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker, and Kellan Lutz. Produced by Michael Bay and Platinum Dunes, it is a remake of Wes Craven's 1984 film of the same name, as well as the ninth overall installment of the ''Nightmare on Elm Street'' franchise. The film is set in a fictitious town in Ohio and centers on a group of teenagers living on one street who are stalked and murdered in their dreams by a disfigured man named Freddy Krueger. The teenagers discover that they all share a common link from their childhood that makes them targets for Krueger. ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' was originally to follow the same design as Platinum Dunes' other remake, '' Friday the 13th'', where the writers took the best elements from each of the films in the original ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddy's Nightmares
''Freddy's Nightmares'' (also known as ''A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series'') is an American horror anthology television series that aired in syndication from October 8, 1988 until March 12, 1990. A spin-off from the ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' film series, each episode is introduced by Freddy Krueger (played by Robert Englund, as in the films) and features two different stories. Eight episodes throughout the series actually feature Freddy Krueger as the main antagonist. The pilot episode, directed by Tobe Hooper, begins with Krueger's prosecution on child-murdering charges. The series was produced by New Line Television, and Stone Television. It was originally distributed by Lorimar-Telepictures. After Lorimar-Telepictures was acquired by Warner Bros. Television in 1989, Warner Bros. assumed syndication rights. Premise Due to the murderous nature of Freddy Krueger, New Line Cinema opted not to develop a television series with a regular cast of characters interacting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia Arquette
Patricia Arquette (; born April 8, 1968) is an American actress. She made her feature film debut as Kristen Parker in ''A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'' (1987) and has since received several awards, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. Arquette had starring roles in several critically acclaimed films, including ''True Romance'' (1993), ''Ed Wood (film), Ed Wood'' (1994), ''Flirting with Disaster (film), Flirting with Disaster'' (1996), ''Lost Highway (film), Lost Highway'' (1997), ''The Hi-Lo Country'' (1998), ''Bringing Out the Dead'' (1999), and ''Holes (film), Holes'' (2003). From 2005 to 2011, she starred as a character based on the Mediumship, medium Allison DuBois, in the supernatural drama series ''Medium (TV series), Medium'', winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2005. For playing a single mother in the coming-of-age film ''Boyhood (2014 film), Boyhood'' (2014), wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Depp
John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Johnny Depp, multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and two British Academy Film Awards. Johnny Depp filmography, His films, in which he has often played eccentric characters, have grossed over $10.8 billion worldwide. Depp began his career as a musician performing in several amateur rock bands before transitioning into film. He made his feature film debut in the horror film ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' (1984) and appeared in ''Platoon (film), Platoon'' (1986), before rising to prominence as a teen idol on the television series ''21 Jump Street'' (1987–1990). In the 1990s, Depp portrayed lead roles in ''Arizona Dream'' (1993), ''What's Eating Gilbert Grape'' (1993), ''Benny & Joon'' (1993), ''Dead Man'' (1995) and title characters ''Ed Wood (film), Ed Wood'' (1994), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Zane
Lisa Zane (born April 5, 1961)Skin, Mr. Skin (2005). Mr. Skin's Skincyclopedia: The A-to-Z Guide to Finding Your Favorite Actresses naked'. New York: St. Martin's Griffin. p. 612. . is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. Early life Zane was born in Chicago, the daughter of Thalia and William George Zane Sr. Her parents, who are both of Greek descent, founded a medical technical school. Her family's original surname, "Zanetakos", was anglicized to "Zane" by her father. She is the older sister of actor Billy Zane. Career Zane's first film role was in the 1989 film ''Heart of Dixie (film), Heart of Dixie''. She starred in ''Gross Anatomy (1989 film), Gross Anatomy'' the same year. Other early acting roles included playing Diane Leeds in the first season of medical drama ER, As Claire in ''Bad Influence (1990 film), Bad Influence'' (1990), counselor List of A Nightmare on Elm Street characters#Maggie Burroughs, Maggie Burroughs in ''Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Wilcox
Lisa Elizabeth Wilcox is an American actress, and former model and designer. She is best known for her role as Alice Johnson in the ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' sequels '' 4'' (1988) and '' 5'' (1989)—both box office successes. In 2023, she appeared as herself along with her son Ryan on the controversial reality television series '' MILF Manor'' on TLC. Early life Wilcox was born in Columbia, Missouri. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California, Los Angeles. Career In 1984, Wilcox made her film debut in ''Gimme an 'F'''. From 1985 to 1987, Wilcox guest starred on the television series ''Hardcastle and McCormick'' (1985), '' You Again?'' (1986), ''CBS Schoolbreak Special'' (1987), '' Valerie's Family: The Hogans'' (1987), ''Mr. Belvedere'' (1987), and ''MacGyver'' (1987). In 1988, Wilcox guest starred on the television series ''It's a Living'' and ''Hotel'' before portraying Alice Johnson in the fantasy horror film '' A Nightmare on Elm Str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Johnson (A Nightmare On Elm Street)
Alice Johnson is a fictional character in the ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' franchise. She first appears in '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master'' (1988) as a teenager that inherits dream superpowers from the victims of enigmatic serial killer Freddy Krueger. In this film, she was portrayed by Lisa Wilcox—who reprises the role in '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child'' (1989). Writers William Kotzwinkle and Brian Helgeland conceptualized Alice. Alice is notable for her developed character arc—which features her evolving from an introverted girl to a proactive heroine. This emphasis on developing her character has led to Alice receiving a positive reception. Being an archenemy of Freddy, Alice is a primary protagonist. Alice returns in the novelizations and the canon comic book continuations. Appearances Film In '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master'', Alice Johnson was the best friend of Kristen Parker. Their friendship was further s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heather Langenkamp
Heather Elizabeth Langenkamp (born July 17, 1964) is an American actress, director, writer, producer, and disc jockey. Langenkamp is best known for her acting work within the horror genre, as well as television sitcoms. Langenkamp was inducted into the Fangoria Chainsaw Hall of Fame in 1995 and one of her films is preserved in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Langenkamp was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She appeared as an extra in the Francis Ford Coppola productions '' The Outsiders'' (1983) and ''Rumble Fish'' (1983) before making her debut as a leading actress in the little-seen '' Nickel Mountain'' (1984). Langenkamp had her breakthrough role as Nancy Thompson in Wes Craven's slasher film ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' (1984). She reprised her role as Nancy in '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'' (1987) and portrayed a fictionalized version of herself in '' Wes Craven's New Nightmare'' (1994). Her other feature films include '' The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Thompson (A Nightmare On Elm Street)
Nancy Thompson is a fictional character in the ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' franchise. She first appears in ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' (1984) as a teenager hunted in her dreams by enigmatic serial killer Freddy Krueger. In this film, she was portrayed by Heather Langenkamp—who reprises the role in the sequel, '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'' (1987). Langenkamp later portrayed a fictional version of herself who embodies the role of Nancy in '' Wes Craven's New Nightmare'' (1994). A reimagined version of the character, Nancy Holbrook, is portrayed by Rooney Mara in the 2010 remake. Wes Craven conceptualized Nancy after a conversation with his daughter, Jessica. She questioned him over his clumsy-depiction of the heroine in ''Swamp Thing'' (1982)—particularly over the scene in which the heroine stereotypically trips and falls over nothing. He wanted Nancy to be a start to depicting a positive portrayal of women in his films. Being Freddy's archenemy, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evil Dead
''Evil Dead'' is an American horror franchise created by Sam Raimi consisting of five feature films and a television series. The series follows various characters as they battle demonic forces unleashed by an ancient book called the ''Necronomicon Ex-Mortis''. The protagonist, Ashley Joanna "Ash" Williams ( Bruce Campbell), appears in the original trilogy including ''The Evil Dead'' (1981), '' Evil Dead II'' (1987), and ''Army of Darkness'' (1992), all written and directed by Raimi, produced by Robert G. Tapert and starring Campbell. The franchise has since expanded into other formats, including a television series, video games, comic books and a musical. The film franchise was resurrected in 2013 with '' Evil Dead'', both a reboot and a loose continuation of the series directed by Fede Álvarez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rodo Sayagues. It was produced by Raimi, Campbell and Tapert, featuring a new protagonist in Mia Allen ( Jane Levy). A television series, '' Ash v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ash Williams
Ashley Joanna "Ash" Williams is a fictional character and the protagonist of the '' Evil Dead'' franchise. Created by Sam Raimi, he is portrayed by Bruce Campbell and is the only character to appear in each entry of the series, including a post-credits, a cameo in the 2013 film and an audio cameo in 2023 film, respectively. Throughout the series, Ash faces off against " Deadites", creatures possessed by the ancient evil of the Kandarian Demon. Ash, since his debut, has been considered a cultural icon and an iconic horror hero. In 2008, Ash was selected by ''Empire'' magazine as the 24th greatest movie character of all time, and in 2013, was voted by ''Empire'' as the greatest horror movie character ever. Appearances Films ''The Evil Dead'' (1981) Ash and his girlfriend Linda, sister Cheryl, and friends Scott and Shelly stay at a log cabin in the woods, where they find the ''"Naturom Demonto"'' (renamed or possibly translated to '' Necronomicon Ex-Mortis'' in the sequels) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
