A Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street
In Wes Craven's classic slasher film, several Midwestern teenagers fall prey to Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), a disfigured midnight mangler who preys on the teenagers in their dreams -- which, in turn, kills them in reality. After investigating the phenomenon, Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) begins to suspect that a dark secret kept by her and her friends' parents may be the key to unraveling the mystery, but can Nancy and her boyfriend Glen (Johnny Depp) solve the puzzle before it's too late?
American Film Institute recognition
- AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes and Villains – #40, Freddy Krueger, Villain
Accolades
- Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films – Best Horror Film (1985) (nomination)
- Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films – Best Performance by a Young Actor – Jsu Garcia (1985) (nomination)
- Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films – Best DVD Classic Film Release (2007) (nomination)
- Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival – Critics Award – Wes Craven (1985) (winner)
- Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival – Special Mention for Acting – Heather Langenkamp (1985) (winner)