A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984
“If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.”
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 horror film directed by Wes Craven. The film takes place in a small town where teenagers are mysteriously dying under unexplained circumstances.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 9, 1984
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Studios
- New Line Cinema, Smart Egg Pictures, Media Home Entertainment
- Budget
- $1,800,000
- Revenue
- $57,004,513
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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Overview
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 horror film directed by Wes Craven. The film takes place in a small town where teenagers are mysteriously dying under unexplained circumstances. A cop's daughter, Nancy, investigates the cause of these deaths and discovers that they are connected to a child molester who was burned alive by angry parents many years prior. The child molester has returned in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend must devise a plan to confront the monster in the real world. The film features a house that was sold for nearly $3 million, and it was first released in theaters in 1984 with a running time of 91 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Teenagers in a small town find themselves stalked by a vengeful spirit within their own dreams.”
- inventive premise
- iconic antagonist
- dated special effects
Watch it if you enjoy classic supernatural horror films featuring a vengeful dream-dwelling villain.
The film contains depictions of violence and themes of supernatural terror.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the antagonist?
The antagonist is Fred Krueger, a figure who targets teenagers in their dreams.
What is the central conflict?
Teenagers are dying in their sleep, and Nancy Thompson attempts to stop the entity responsible.
What is the setting?
The story takes place in a small town.
How does the villain operate?
The entity claims victims by entering their dreams.
Is this a supernatural film?
Yes, the plot involves a spirit that manifests through the dream world.