A Nightmare on Elm Street Almost Cast a Very Different Actor for Freddy
In 1984, Freddy Krueger, a terrifying child killer with metal claws and grotesque disfigurements, burst onto the scene as an unforgettable pop culture icon and legendary horror villain in Wes Craven’s groundbreaking movie A Nightmare on Elm Street. Known for his chilling performances, Robert Englund brought this fearsome antagonist to life across eight spine-tingling installments of the horror franchise. The character was ingeniously conceived by none other than Wes Craven, a true master of horror.