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A Nightmare on Elm Street

1984
Horror
1h 31m
In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the members of the lynch mob that killed him.
Directed by:
Wes Craven Wes Craven
Written by:
Wes Craven Wes Craven
Starring:
Jsu Garcia Jsu Garcia Johnny Depp Johnny Depp Lin Shaye Lin Shaye Robert Englund Robert Englund Charles Fleischer Charles Fleischer Ronee Blakley Ronee Blakley Heather Langenkamp Heather Langenkamp Amanda Wyss Amanda Wyss Joe Unger Joe Unger Mimi Craven Joseph Whipp Joseph Whipp Chris Tashima
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
Genre:
Horror
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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1984
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 24 Mar 2023
88
75th
Probably the most creative and ambitious of all '80s slashers. It's unfairly dismissed by many due to its string of terrible sequels, but it deserves to be considered a classic of the genre alongside the original Halloween. Slowly becomes a Home Alone movie.
Rated 24 Mar 2023
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 03 Oct 2018
93
75th
It took me awhile to watch this, but I loved it. I grew up watching bits and pieces of these movies around my mom and always thought the character was terrifying and interesting, and this movie didn't change my mind. Thoroughly original, with some great directing from Craven and a fantastic score as well. As cheesy as it may feel, one can't deny it's creativity. Some clever scares and effects made it an even better experience for me. Overall, this was very good.
Rated 03 Oct 2018
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 12 Sep 2008
99
99th
N.o.E.S. was Craven's big shot, and in my opinion his best work ever. Robert Englund reached cult status in the 80's, and rose to the top of nightmare creatures like Michael Myers, Jason Vorhees or Leatherface.
Rated 12 Sep 2008
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 16 Jun 2018
90
92nd
“THIS is God.” *clutches Are you Ready for Freddy by the Fat Boys 45 single so tight it shatters*
Rated 16 Jun 2018
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 14 Oct 2017
89
93rd
Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street"(1984) holds the distinction of being one of the handful of films that truly freaked me out during my childhood. Tina dying on the ceiling, later followed by her body bag encore haunted me. The first twenty minutes of the movie is practically all you need to see to understand how the film could spawn a franchise around the now iconic "Freddy Krueger." Regardless of the overlong final act and wonky ending, the movie holds up as a fantastic 80's horror film.
Rated 14 Oct 2017
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 16 Aug 2020
92
99th
The pinnacle of 80's slashers, the first one to transcend the genre. Freddy is the villian with the most character, and an interesting backstory. The effects are awesome, this is one hell of an awesome horror movie, a must watch.
Rated 16 Aug 2020
moncliviemonclivie
Rated 26 Feb 2009
77
62nd
Sometimes too annoying (sleepyhead, mom, policeman). My dream: slasher without morons. But still, it's ok and imho better than Halloween or Friday the 13th. I love Freddy's sense of humour, I love his sweater, his glove, and 'We don't need a stretcher in there. We need a mop!'.
Rated 26 Feb 2009
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 11 Jul 2018
75
69th
I'm not gonna lie I've never been a Freddy fan ! But this was fairly well written Haunting nursery rhyme Original kills Inventive special effects But that ending .....W/T/F ?
Rated 11 Jul 2018
paxtonPaxton
Rated 18 Mar 2014
82
91st
Thirty years later (that's even scarier than the movie) this story still has some teeth. While most slasher films have an overwhelming sense of eighties, or fx that have aged about as well as Macaulay Culkin (he didn't deserve that), ANOES is still creepy, and when given the opportunity to get cheesy (Freddy's arms stretching out to chase Amanda Wyss) it redeems itself with some solid and horrific imagery (Amanda Wyss bleeding out on the ceiling). Well made, and aging even better.
Rated 18 Mar 2014
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 22 Oct 2013
80
89th
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a smart, scary, atmospheric horror movie with an absolute gem of a premise. The "killing people in dreams" idea allows for logic to be thrown out the window, and also opens endless doors for creative kills. We don't question what takes place in dreams, after all. It has a great leading character, a memorable and freaky villain, a script which doesn't pander to or insult the audience, and the film actually gives you a bit to think about on an intellectual level.
Rated 22 Oct 2013
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 26 Aug 2012
70
65th
Perhaps one of the best slasher franchise setups of all time. Freddy's inescapable slaughtering ground allows for a potentially unlimited variety of kills. Freddy's sadistic toying with his victims is great fun and allows for a much more interesting bad guy than is usually allowed in slasher movies. Finally the whole problem with the constant death and resurrection of the antagonist is sort of solved with the whole 'dream world' thing. Props for good thinking, even though the execution is so-so.
Rated 26 Aug 2012
jebJeb
Rated 19 Jul 2008
92
83rd
Great and an iconic horror flick that really pushed the genre to a great new low. Extra points for Depp's geyser of blood.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 27 Apr 2009
86
73rd
One of the best horror movies made with one of the most iconic villains ever dreamed up.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 29 Sep 2018
86
78th
It's unlikely the slasher genre will do better than this. 1st: no one does anything stupid. 2nd: W/ a killer who works inside dreams, the murders are more imaginative. 3rd: although the first act has some uninteresting teens, by the second the protagonist takes center stage & she's not just smart & proactive but ballsy as hell. Although the 5 minute turn into MacGyver is implausible its still fun as you can't help but feel giddy at the prospect of watching this bad-ss face off against evil.
Rated 29 Sep 2018
evranaevrana
Rated 24 Dec 2012
73
56th
The mechanical effects age much better than CGI. You can see after 30 years how Freddy Krueger became a cult icon. The concept of haunted nightmares is interesting and with the underlying cheekiness, the movie is quite enjoyable. Besides, it is very hard not to like a movie which has a line "He is dead honey, Mommy killed him"; that's just adorable.
Rated 24 Dec 2012
hotsakehotsake
Rated 25 Jun 2012
82
95th
While not really that scary it is a seriously fun watch. The teens mostly look like teens, they're pretty likable too. The dream logic and villain are both top notch.
Rated 25 Jun 2012
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
90th
A masterfully done horror movie that turned the genre on its ear in the early 80's. There's a reason why they're still putting out movies with Freddy Krueger in them. The man sells tickets.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 31 Oct 2012
82
63rd
By 1984, the slasher genre pushed by Halloween and Friday the 13th was in full swing and was quickly crumbling. So, along came Wes Craven, who blended horror with fantasy. A killer who can kill people in their sleep is a frightening concept, and Robert Englund pulls it off as Freddy Krueger, who quickly became another horror icon. Heather Langenkamp plays the young Nancy very well and carries the film as its lead, backed by a fairly likable supporting cast. Overall, it's another slasher classic.
Rated 31 Oct 2012
ytadelYtadel
Rated 02 Nov 2016
7
84th
(2016 Freddython #1:) I will say first thing that I don't find any of the Elm Street movies actually scary in the slightest. All they are to me are dark dreamy fantasy adventure flicks. But in that vein this first film is a solid and imaginative piece of work, crafting an iconic slasher villain with more personality than Michael or Jason and lots of inventive, gory practical effects-driven scenarios. Depp gets name checked often but Heather Langenkamp deserves credit too as a fine scream queen.
Rated 02 Nov 2016
kasperlKasperL
Rated 25 Aug 2012
75
77th
The premise is brilliantly scary. It's a concept that is sure to have made many children and scaredy cats think again about the whole sleeping thing. Less intimidating, for me, is the franchise's villain, Freddy Krueger, who - on a good day - comes of as a pretty damn ridiculous character. Never fear, though, for Craven's original has cool scenes in abundance (the two deaths involving reversed gravity, for instance).
Rated 25 Aug 2012
kowryKowry
Rated 10 Jun 2012
25
46th
Far more clever and imaginative than most films in its genre. Good fun.
Rated 10 Jun 2012
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 03 Jul 2008
54
22nd
Really iconic but surprisingly poor. I'd probably rank this higher (if only for Depp's geyser of blood) if the ending weren't so monumentally shitty.
Rated 03 Jul 2008
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 15 Oct 2014
70
48th
I lived on an Elm Street, and while there I constantly had this dream where you see yourself standing in sort of sun-god robes on a pyramid with a thousand naked women screaming and throwing little pickles at you...wait, wrong movie reference.
Rated 15 Oct 2014
k57k57
Rated 12 Dec 2006
90
85th
Simply awesome concept... for that alone, I give it a score of 90.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
moviesinhellmoviesinhell
Rated 04 May 2009
75
54th
Craven delivers the chills via several scary set pieces while introducing shockingly popular dream demon Freddy Krueger. Unfortunately, Craven is far less adept here at crafting credible dialogue or coaxing convincing perfs from some of his cast members. Still, this indisputably remains one of the genre's most influential and genuinely jolt-driven affairs.
Rated 04 May 2009
cfuller78CFuller78
Rated 04 Nov 2010
95
62nd
Still one of the great horror films of all time. I love how it's also the simplest. Four friends are having nightmares about the same person and don't know why. One is really killed and another is charged with the murder. It's up to the other two to figure outt who or what is trying tio kill them. Still can scare like few movies can.
Rated 04 Nov 2010
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 16 Feb 2014
71
47th
I wish Freddy could've been in my dream last night, which involved being both Spider-Man and the President. All these kids dream about are fucking boiler rooms.
Rated 16 Feb 2014
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 22 Dec 2009
80
42nd
A very effective low-budget horror film. Alas! Would they had stopped here!
Rated 22 Dec 2009
batface89batface89
Rated 28 Jul 2008
90
81st
Classic scary movie. Everyone should see it.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 23 Apr 2016
8
76th
A Nightmare on Elm Street was one of my favourite horror films growing up and I look back with a great deal of nostalgia. I was far too young when I watched this film for the first time and in an oddly sentimental way Robert Englund's Freddy Kruger always terrified me. I still love the absolutely ridiculous concept that makes almost no sense whatsoever and the practical effects still impress. By today's standards this may be a dated experience, but few horror films nowadays are as fun as this.
Rated 23 Apr 2016
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 24 Oct 2009
8
80th
Freddy.
Rated 24 Oct 2009
zombiezeuszombiezeus
Rated 27 Aug 2008
88
84th
Disturbing, creepy, shocking, scary, and it stays with you--in your dreams, of course--long after you've seen it. Great horror movie.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 04 Jun 2007
78
50th
Actually pretty intense, because the whole 'dream-logic' thing means that the movie doesn't have to follow the conventional rules of reality, and thus all kinds of crazy junk can happen.
Rated 04 Jun 2007
pennylaneafPennyLaneAF
Rated 30 May 2009
90
80th
A Classic with some great scenes and a very memorable Freddy! Shame about the sequels and future remake.
Rated 30 May 2009
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 06 May 2018
65
35th
Not too bad, considering the crappy acting and low-budget cheese. More original, and even deep, than most horror movies.
Rated 06 May 2018
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
98th
Near-perfect horror movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tathieltathiel
Rated 02 Sep 2008
80
67th
Maybe it's just because I'm watching it grown up, but it doesn't really frighten me. But, I must admit, that I know it would have frightened me back in the 80s. It's a typical scary movie of that time, but nicely done.
Rated 02 Sep 2008
oolookittyoolookitty
Rated 24 Oct 2007
90
83rd
A horror classic; more inventive than you'd expect.
Rated 24 Oct 2007
fancymikeFancyMike
Rated 17 Nov 2017
4
59th
This was a lot more fun than I expected and I'd say it hold up well and is effectively creepy and unsettling. It manages to capture that strange dream state without overdoing it which was the biggest surprise to me; I expected something sillier. Two all time great horror movie kills.
Rated 17 Nov 2017
bentley82bentley82
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
71st
The original horror movie that made all of us afraid to fall asleep.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
aaaaaaarrgggaaaaaaarrggg
Rated 21 Mar 2010
86
91st
Craven's best is an imaginative variation on the early '80s teen slasher formula. The best of its popular series, this gets a lot of mileage out of a limited budget, showcasing Craven's raw, muscular direction at its best. Only the silly "Setting things up for the sequel" ending mars an otherwise perfect tale.
Rated 21 Mar 2010
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 30 Jul 2009
74
59th
Absolutely fantastic and gripping on a horror movie level.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 30 Oct 2012
85
89th
This is a horror classic. The premise is simple but brilliant. The story of a madman being after you while you are asleep is a great concept. Robert Englund is great, he is really creepy in his most famous role.
Rated 30 Oct 2012
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 21 Sep 2007
4
83rd
Classic slasher film, and arguably the best slasher franchise. It's amazing how good this is on such a meager budget.
Rated 21 Sep 2007
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 14 Jun 2008
91
98th
Great
Rated 14 Jun 2008
cubalCubal
Rated 13 Jan 2008
81
73rd
Taking the norms and expectations for a slasher movie and shattering them with a clawed fist, Wes Craven will make you doubting if going to sleep really *is* worth it.
Rated 13 Jan 2008
vv238vv238
Rated 11 Sep 2018
77
81st
Some of the execution is lacking, as are the acting abilities of many of its stars but Nightmare has such an interesting and smart premise that when it does work, it works extremely well.
Rated 11 Sep 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 18 Apr 2018
94
81st
Wes Craven's original nightmare fuel is just as scary and just as amazing to look at as it always was. Freddy is a wondrous slasher villain and set a new standard which to this day probably has not been beat.
Rated 18 Apr 2018
adoubleadouble
Rated 26 Oct 2012
87
81st
One of the most creative ideas ever for a horror movie pulled off in a great way. Legitamately creepy with a great performance by Robert Englund creating one of the most iconic horror villians of all time.
Rated 26 Oct 2012
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 12 Oct 2009
75
77th
Despite it's cheap 80s feel and sub-standard acting, it's still one of the most iconic horror movies, and greatest horror premises of all time.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 08 Feb 2008
85
85th
Quite the concept for 1984 and many points to Craven for trying to bring some real imagination to the slasher genre, but this has not aged well. And really, New Line has itself mostly to blame, after making Freddy progressively goofier and less threatening in the sequels it's hard to take him seriously here.
Rated 08 Feb 2008
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 31 Mar 2009
75
71st
Sarcastic, bloody and terrifying. A true classic of horror. For those who like the genre, simply can not lose the chance to watch it.
Rated 31 Mar 2009
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 07 Sep 2015
85
87th
The Depp Geyser is one of my favorite Wes Andersonism. There needs to be more Depp Geysers in Tim Burton films.
Rated 07 Sep 2015
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 31 Oct 2008
65
40th
Awful acting but good special effects, for the time.
Rated 31 Oct 2008
sweetmortalSweetMortal
Rated 18 Nov 2013
93
77th
A supernatural twist on the slasher genre by not letting on what is reality and what is dreaming. Top-notch acting from Robert Englund who makes the role iconic and embodies something much more real. Besides the poorly chosen music and fuzzy sound quality, it is given a surprising authenticity that holds to its roots despite the first glance depiction of goofiness.
Rated 18 Nov 2013
mystericemysterice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
93rd
A horror classic
Rated 14 Aug 2007
grinsporkGrinspork
Rated 26 Apr 2009
65
33rd
Yes
Rated 26 Apr 2009
stuckstuck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
70th
Still gives me nightmares. That body bag scene?! The first and best of the Freddy franchise.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
poseur117Poseur117
Rated 03 Dec 2009
80
66th
A Wes Craven masterpiece.
Rated 03 Dec 2009
bok_dongBok dong
Rated 24 Nov 2008
60
77th
not very scary but original and creative
Rated 24 Nov 2008
nayrb79Nayrb79
Rated 20 Apr 2007
80
85th
Classic
Rated 20 Apr 2007
alex_wsAlex WS
Rated 19 Jan 2013
66
51st
Yeah, it's cool, if not too suspenseful.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
63rd
Johnny Depp gets eaten and then vomited out by a bed in this original Freddy flick. Tasty.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
madisomadiso
Rated 16 Jan 2007
70
86th
because they created a cult character
Rated 16 Jan 2007
overratedoverrated
Rated 28 Oct 2014
67
73rd
Surprisingly effective first death scene, iconic blood geyser, divisive trolling finale. Not yet bogged down by the sequel lore, Freddy's still a bizarre, violent monster without the one liners. People looking for the more stereotypical wisecracking version would be better served by the third film.
Rated 28 Oct 2014
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 14 Oct 2014
13
31st
Genuinely terrifying scenes sandwiched between some of the worst acting ever.
Rated 14 Oct 2014
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 17 Dec 2010
72
32nd
Bad acting counterbalanced by a really creative concept. I'm not a fan of slasher type movies but I like what this is trying to do even if the execution is pretty poor in a lot of parts. Freddy is definitely a good villain.
Rated 17 Dec 2010
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 21 Aug 2014
75
64th
This definitely is a horror classic. It even follows the cheesy horror classic genre. The film was genuinely scarier without Freddy in it. The direction of Wes Craven is to be commended as well as Englund's performance. Its overall a good movie but it leaves a lot to be desired, in terms of story, supporting cast, and sense.
Rated 21 Aug 2014
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 02 Jun 2013
60
47th
Standard horror that scared me poopless as a kid.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
ladybugLadyBug
Rated 14 Oct 2008
90
75th
first one is an absolute classic!!!!!! loved it. After V robert deserved this shot. Still scares me a bit, specially seeing mr deep acting like a dumb kid!
Rated 14 Oct 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
69
73rd
Seems tame now but was pretty freaky for a mainstream horror flick.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 18 Aug 2022
70
69th
Although it starts off as a typical slasher film, about 15 minutes in it shows its teeth. Fred Krueger is an iconic character, the premise is great, there's a lot of tension, a couple of scares, several wacky moments and a really good reveal, our heroine has immense determination and pretty much fights the fight single-handedly, and Johnny Depp stands out in his first performance. Could do without the cliche where no-one believes the heroine, and clearer rules of the universe would be great too.
Rated 18 Aug 2022
youngjediYoung_Jedi
Rated 04 Jan 2009
95
45th
1,2, Freddy's Comin' for you!
Rated 04 Jan 2009
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 15 Sep 2015
96
73rd
Wes Craven's original 1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street introduced Freddy Krueger, a hideously burned, bloodthirsty spitball of menace who murdered his victims when they succumbed to sleep. Ironically, most of the critics who caught the 2010 remake found themselves struggling to stay awake for very different reasons, with no razor-taloned angel of death to put them out of their misery.
Rated 15 Sep 2015
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 30 Nov 2007
76
75th
Classic. This movie was among others one of my first real splatter horror movies. Great nostalgia value.
Rated 30 Nov 2007
antidood1antidood1
Rated 10 Jun 2013
80
84th
Much more original than I expected. Mediocre acting, a creepy villain and a lot of great and memorable moments in general make this movie a pleasure to watch.
Rated 10 Jun 2013
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 25 Mar 2013
83
51st
this has got to be one of my favorite scary movies of all time
Rated 25 Mar 2013
dmcrimsonDMCrimson
Rated 21 Oct 2011
78
45th
The fun thing about old horror movies is that you subconsciously excuse or enjoy all the problems (bad acting, weak story) just to pay attention on the violence and scares.
Rated 21 Oct 2011
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 01 Nov 2012
85
73rd
A really fun old school horror film. I love this movie. The thing that blows me away the most are the special effects in the movie. They didn't have all those fancy CGI things to work with and they didn't even have cell phones but they still made really cool effects and ways to kill teenagers. Freddie is one of the best horror villains out there. I also loved the fact that Johnny Depp was in this. His part was pretty lame but it was cool to see him so young in this. Nine ten never sleep again.
Rated 01 Nov 2012
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 12 Nov 2014
80
80th
As with any Wes Craven production you'll be hit with a lot of crazy and original ideas and a very uneven execution. This one successfully taps into something quite brilliant though and the ideas mostly shine through the shoddy elements. Although the ending is utter crap.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
tntotatntota
Rated 21 Jul 2009
85
57th
I loved these movie 25 years ago. Many horror movies tried to explot similar idea but non of them is not even close to Freddy and co.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
kellybookellyboo
Rated 08 Dec 2006
54
14th
This movie scared the hell out of me when I was younger.
Rated 08 Dec 2006
murravenerMurravener
Rated 11 Mar 2007
80
63rd
A unique concept from horror master Wes Craven, in this film about a killer who commits his murders in dreams.
Rated 11 Mar 2007
ocelotOcelot
Rated 06 May 2017
65
64th
this is a good movie that is betrayed by its own legacy. well shot, great sound, dull characters; what one would come to expect after 30 years of its influence lingering in the minds of its fans, and it inspiring countless other films that have since been seen
Rated 06 May 2017
warlockwarlock
Rated 09 Apr 2007
75
68th
A nice twist of horror and humor. The original in the series has more scares than laughs than its many sequels.
Rated 09 Apr 2007
twincinematwincinema
Rated 24 Oct 2020
85
85th
A special effects spectacle. I forgot that Freddy (or, as he is known as in this film, Frederick) only became a stand-up comic later.
Rated 24 Oct 2020
zmoatszmoats
Rated 08 Apr 2016
93
91st
I love this movie. It is going to be hard to top this and Psycho as horror films for me. The sure sign of endless love for a movie is being able to recall scenes time and time again and having a different one as your favorite each time you talk about the film. That's the relationship I have with this.
Rated 08 Apr 2016
redactedredacted
Rated 22 Aug 2011
36
11th
Not sure if this film or Inception has a larger asshole ending.
Rated 22 Aug 2011
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 28 Mar 2018
92
76th
A-
Rated 28 Mar 2018
pluviophilepluviophile
Rated 08 Dec 2017
75
51st
I'm your boyfriend now, Nancy!
Rated 08 Dec 2017
filliganFilligan
Rated 27 Aug 2015
35
3rd
Craven is a good conceptualizer, that much is evident in the premise and dream sequences of the film. I can see how the creepy imagery scared the pants off more sheltered audiences in 1984. But Craven is kind of a bad director. Lots of poor acting, some really bad staging, characters make dumb decisions, and an ending that sacrifices story structure in favor of artsy bullshit because it's about dreams -- it's gotta make as much sense as one! Lovely concept surrounded by stupidity.
Rated 27 Aug 2015
amymcAmyMc
Rated 18 Oct 2009
95
64th
one of the old school bad boys. this scared me senseless when it came out. novel concept.
Rated 18 Oct 2009
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
92
83rd
Holds up
Rated 15 Jun 2012
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 04 Dec 2009
0
15th
Unpleasant semi-splatter movie which was well enough made to take a lot of money.
Rated 04 Dec 2009
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 07 Mar 2010
78
89th
This film isn't notable just for kicking off a long-running series. It's actually a good film, and a wicked fairytale about parent/teen miscommunication and mistreatment.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 03 Aug 2022
74
56th
The goofy design elements are why Freddy plays so well as a Halloween costume. If he were just a burnt guy with knife gloves it'd be nothing, but you add a gross Christmas sweater and a fedora? Perfection.
Rated 03 Aug 2022
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
85
86th
Excellent
Rated 21 Aug 2007
loimprevistoloimprevisto
Rated 30 Aug 2010
89
60th
You've got to respect the classics
Rated 30 Aug 2010
shobykidshobykid
Rated 14 Aug 2007
69
68th
Good idea for that time
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 11 Sep 2011
80
62nd
Depps death steals it. The mother was annoying as fuck. The film itself was eerie, spooky and just plain fucking scary. Freddy is better than Jason and Michael and this film actually has an atmosphere. As camp as 'Friday the 13th' with the added horror of 'Halloween'.
Rated 11 Sep 2011

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