Horror movies often hinge entirely on the strength of their villain. From Ghostface to Jason Voorhees, a great baddie with a look that will sell Halloween costumes is a great way to secure yourself a place in horror history. There’s perhaps no better example than Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger, whose striped sweater, ratty fedora, and a glove decked out in knives proved the iconic look for the slasher series.
Now, Freddy is about to be reawakened in a brand-new A Nightmare on Elm Street film that isn’t just bringing back the film series — it’s launching a new filmmaking initiative.
