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Friday the 13th legend Kane Hodder nearly played Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare On Elm Street

Kane Hodder has revealed he almost played Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare On Elm Street as well as portraying Jason Voorhees in four Friday the 13th films.

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Austin Powers? The Godfather? Wild Things? Our writers on the franchises they would like to revive

This summer has 28 Days Later, I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Karate Kid franchises coming back to life but what should come next?

The Guardian - US

My unexpected Pride icon: as a bullied teenager, I found safety in slasher films

Watching mild-mannered schoolgirls overcome serial killers such as Freddy Krueger and emerge as survivors spoke to my younger self in a way no other films could

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Zach Lipovsky teases twists and surprises in Final Destination: Bloodlines

'Final Destination: Bloodlines' viewers will immediately be "thrown for a loop", co-director Zach Lipovsky has teased.

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Horror sequel Black Phone 2 gets a Nightmare on Elm Street twist in chilling first look

Ethan Hawke's The Grabber goes full Freddy Krueger in the first look at Black Phone 2

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These 23 Movie Props Are Actually Cool Enough For Regular People

Let's talk about movie props that don't scream "I live in my parents' basement" but instead whisper "I'm a functioning adult who happens to own really cool stuff." The post These 23 Movie Props Are Actually Cool Enough For Regular People first appeared on Bored Panda.

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'I think that’s why it survived': Final Destination director reveals what makes series popular

As the horror series celebrates its 25th anniversary, 'Final Destination' director James Wong has theorised the franchise remains popular because its "visceral and surprising" contents elicits such strong reactions from audiences.

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Sing Sing on stage: the Oscar-nominated drama hits New York

The play within the acclaimed prison-set movie made its way to an off-Broadway stage this week with original cast members involved

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“I called Gene Simmons. He said: ‘How the hell did you get this number?!’ That was when I got the idea that we weren’t going to be best buddies”: Dee Snider’s wild tales of Robert Plant, Frank Zappa, Freddy Krueger and Kiss

From Johnny Cash and John Denver to Manowar and Henry Kissinger, former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has mixed with them all

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A Nightmare on Elm Street at 40: Wes Craven’s horror still causes sleepless nights

The film-maker’s 1984 shocker gave pop culture a new, physics-defying villain in the misshape of Freddy Krueger

The Guardian - US

Freddy Krueger at 40 – the ultimate horror movie monster (and Halloween costume)

Movie monsters have captivated audiences since the days of early cinema. They evoke fascination and terror, allowing audiences to confront their fears from the safety of the movie theatre or living room.

The Conversation

35 Years Later, a Wildly Underrated Sci-Fi Movie Just Got a Huge Upgrade

This cult classic sci-fi thriller is getting a shiny new Blu-ray edition, but will it ever get the sequel it deserves?

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Horror movies are as much a mainstay of Halloween as trick or treat − but why are they so bloody?

Horror movies are plentiful in 2024, and plenty bloody. The year has seen the release of films awash in blood, such as “Immaculate,” “The First Omen” and “The Strangers.” With Halloween on the way, bloody offerings are streaming, in theaters and running in marathons on cable.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street review – jauntily outrageous slasher is still cheerfully crass

Johnny Depp makes his film debut in Wes Craven’s imperfect but entertaining horror that still has considerable black-comic energy

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Inverse

40 Years Later, a Legendary Horror Director's Most Important Movie Just Got a Huge Upgrade

'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' which turns 40 this year and is being treated to a very nice 4K UHD Blu-Ray release, is just one of the crowning achievements of the late Wes Craven, a man who rejuvenated the horror genre no less than three times over his career.

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5 best Halloween movies to stream on Max this October

Our guide on the five best Halloween movies just added to Max and why you need to stream them this month.

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‘There's no Freddy left in me’: Robert Englund dismisses Nightmare on Elm Street comeback

Freddy Krueger actor Robert England has shut down the idea of returning as the villain in another 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movie because he is "too old".

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‘Let’s go for it’: Robert Englund eyes animated A Nightmare on Elm Street return

Robert Englund would love to reprise his role as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' villain in an animated picture in the long-running horror franchise.

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The Guardian - UK

A Nightmare on Elm Street rating change defended by BBFC

Certificate lowered from 18 to 15 after 1980s classic is deemed ‘relatively discreet in terms of gore and injury detail’

The Guardian - UK

World must confront Maduro’s ‘campaign of terror’, Venezuelan opposition leader says

María Corina Machado in hiding as more than 1,300 people are detained in post-election clampdown

Tom’s Guide

My favorite classic horror franchise is leaving Netflix — watch it before it’s too late

The 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movies are a must-see for any horror fan, and they're leaving Netflix at the end of June.

The Independent UK

I can’t stop dreaming about Keir Starmer – help!

For months, Louis Chilton has been having angry nocturnal visions of the Labour Party leader. He asks an expert what these dreams might mean – and how on earth he can make them stop

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Evolution Of Freddy Krueger: From Villain To Pop Culture Icon

Explore Freddy Krueger's transformation from villain to anti-hero in A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, reshaping horror cinema.

Total Film

The 32 greatest movie sequels

Who says sequels aren't as good as the originals? These movies prove otherwise

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The 32 greatest '80s movies characters

With big hair and bigger attitude, these are movie's greatest heroes and villains in the 1980s

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