By Geno McGahee

With all this talk about another A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, I decided to revisit the 2010 remake and review it with an open mind. As the return of the original Freddy, Robert Englund, is cheered, many point to the Freddy that was played by Jackie Earle Haley as a lackluster perception of the character. Earle Haley stepped into a position where he could not possibly win. The horror fans were not willing to budge, but the truth be known, Robert Englund’s Freddy turned into a joke as the series went on and although the 2010 remake had some issues, it tried to set the character back to what it should have been throughout.

In 1984, the original A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET was released and it was dark and scary and the character of Freddy Krueger had people hiding their eyes. The follow-up was laughable and forgettable, but then we saw DREAM WARRIORS, the third entry and that was an intense continuation of the first but we began to see a budding problem. Freddy was shifting from scary to funny and the emphasis on his one-liners was becoming the focus. By the fifth entry, Freddy lost all his horror mojo and was just clinging onto bad writing and the shell of what he used to be. Wes Craven attempted to resurrect him with the strange “A NEW NIGHTMARE”, which did some things right, but was overall too different to score and “FREDDY VS. JASON” brought back the funny Freddy, shifting the series back to the problems it had as a horror entity. So, as much as I scratched my head in 2010, wondering why they were remaking this film, after an overall examination of the series, it made all the sense in the world. They had gold in 1984 and they fell into the trap of trying to make the horror character mainstream and marketable to a bigger audience, losing what made it special to begin with.

We begin with Dean (Kellan Lutz), sitting at a diner, and struggling to stay awake. He nurses a coffee and drifts in and out as the danger looms. Kris (Katie Cassidy) shows up and tries to assure him that he is only having nightmares, but when he slashes his own throat in front of her, she realizes that there may be more. At his funeral, she begins seeing things. Freddy has begun haunting her.

Nancy (Rooney Mara) is having the same problem and approaches Kris and her boyfriend, Jesse (Thomas Dekker). There is something brewing but none of them can put their finger on it. When Kris falls asleep in class, we finally get a good look at the new Freddy and it is a new take on Freddy. Jackie Earle Haley was perfect for this role and there was an understanding of where Freddy was coming from and what he was going through. Freddy is creepy and sleazy, bringing this more sexualized approach to his victims and making you uneasy. There is a level of amusement but he is consumed with anger. This Freddy is very interesting and different from any other incarnation of the character. As much as this is a “remake” or a “re-imagining”, it has to be taken as its own film. It’s obvious that Jackie Earle Haley wanted to not copy Englund. He wanted to give his own take on the character.

Kris meets the blades of Freddy and Jesse is locked up, but he soon falls asleep and meets Freddy face to face, where we get an even bigger window into the character. When Jesse asks him what he wants, Freddy booms and asks him if he has the ability to turn back time or to bring back the dead. He gets furious. Freddy is apparently stuck in this world and the only thing keeping him going is this need for revenge on those responsible for him being there.

Nancy teams up with Quentin (Kyle Gallner) and they discover a link between the victims and themselves. They all attended a daycare center as children and this is when the truth comes out about their connection with Freddy Krueger. Kyle Gallner always looks like he’s filled with sadness no matter what I see him in. I guess it’s just the way he looks but his sad face really works well in this movie. When he gets mad at his father for killing Freddy and putting him into this position, he comes off very well and his father, Alan, is played by Clancy Brown. Clancy is a great actor and he does a great job in this small role.

The idea to defeat Freddy is the same one that they had in the 1984 film. If they can bring him out of dreamland, they can kill him. So, Nancy goes under with Quentin keeping an eye on her. When she’s struggling, wake her up and bring that burnt bastard into reality. When she encounters Freddy, he dresses her like a little girl, adding to the creep factor. They did not shy away from his molester backstory as the original did. In the original, it was hinted and then they turned it into “child killer,” but here, he is a molester and the parents did what should be done to molesters…unless you know for a fact they will be coming back and killing your children in their dreams. If that is the case, let the cops handle it.

Nancy and Quentin have their final battle and we have a satisfactory conclusion of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010). Now that I have sat back and enjoyed this movie for the first time since its release, I will honestly say that it is better than many of the Robert Englund entries in the series. Robert Englund is great and made a great character BUT Jackie Earle Haley has brought back the fear factor. Englund’s “I got your nose,” “Now I’m playing with power” and other notable humorous sayings that were so rampant in the fourth entry and on were totally gone from Earle Haley’s Freddy. We just had an angry vengeful spirit caught in some sort of limbo and he was not in a joking mood.

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET is a little too glossy and the actors and actresses are a little too dolled up. Part of the appeal of the original was that the characters looked like real people. Here, we have models that look great even when they’ve been sleeping for 8 hours. It’s difficult to connect to them because of that. Hollywood has a tendency of dolling up the actors and actresses too much for these films and you start to think that it’s just a movie rather than experiencing it as you would with a true connection to the characters.

The visuals in this film are great and Freddy’s presence is tremendous. I love the shots they elected to use when showcasing their bad guy here. It made him more imposing. Both Mara and Gallner did well and worked well off of each other. Mara brought the sensitive toughness that Heather Langenkamp exhibited in the original. Mara has this mousy non-imposing look but an underlying toughness that came fully out when she combatted Freddy. It made sense why Freddy liked her the best. She was the most formidable.

Written by Wesley Strick, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET is definitely worth a watch and may not exactly feel the same as the original series, but it’s far better than FREDDY VS. JASON and a better movie than many of the later Nightmares. This may have been a small step in the right direction, but it was a step nonetheless. Jackie Earle Haley really deserves another shot with his character. I’m not sold that a return with Englund is the best route at this point. I don’t think we can bring the character back to its roots after all of the years of joking around. I prefer the scary Freddy and if Englund can pull it off again, great, but Jackie Earle Haley surely can and did here. Had they just made this a little grittier and had a little more focus with the direction, this would have been a big winner. As it currently stands, I highly recommend it. It can’t compare to the 1984 flick, but did we expect it to?

Rating: 7.5/10

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Many have mixed feelings on Nightmare on Elm St Part 2, but it has become a cult classic. The homo-erotic subtext that David Chaskin admittedly wrote into the screenplay has created a small sensation and interest in the film.

Perhaps if the movie came out today, Jesse (Mark Patton) may have been openly gay. Sadly, though even in this day and age, I have yet to see the main character in a mainstream film be homosexual, unless the movie plot is completely oriented around homosexuality. There are a lot of great movies where the main character is a homosexual. But I’m a Cheerleader (1999), Brokeback Mountain (2005), Latter Days (2003), and La Cage Aux Folles (1978) are just a few examples. They are great films in their own right, but homosexuality plays a large part in each movie.

It would be nice to see a movie where the main character is gay but the plot of the film doesn’t surround his sexual orientation. I believe that was the intent of Chaskin and for that I do have a certain respect for the film.

Looking at Nightmare on Elm Street 2, there are some very memorable scenes. Here are the top 5.

5) The Bus into Hell: Jesse is sitting on the bus with 2 girls, when it’s revealed that Freddy is driving the bus. He brings the bus into what can only be described as hell. Lava rocks surround the area. It’s a cool scene and a great introduction into the film.

4) The Death of the Gym Teacher: Jesse has a dream where his gym teacher is in a gay bar. He goes back to the school with him and does laps. In the showers, an invisible force ties up the teacher, takes off his clothes and begins whipping his rear-end. Freddy shows up and finishes him off and then in the real world Jesse is found wandering the street naked. The next day he finds out the gym teacher is dead which is the first real indication that Jesse is becoming Freddy.

3) Freddy Gets a kiss: I always wanted Freddy to have a girlfriend. I loved the character and just thought it would be cool if some chick was into him. Though, that isn’t the case here, we do get to see Freddy get frenched. Lisa (Kim Myers) is desperate to get Jesse back as Freddy has now taken over. She tells Freddy/Jesse she loves him and kisses Krueger with the hopes it will make Jesse fight to come back.

2) Jesse dances while cleaning his room: This is most certainly a guilty pleasure. Jesse’s dad tells him he has to clean his room which he starts to do…only in a very odd way. He puts on a hat and gold sunglasses and then dances in the craziest and most bizarre manner. I’m not sure why this scene is in there…maybe it’s just filler, but it’s fantastic!

1) Freddy Crashes the Pool Party: Legitimately a great scene, Freddy busts Lisa’s pool party. He murders a man who tries to reason with him and then widens his arms and states, “You are all my children now.” It’s an amazing scene and one of my favorite in the series

I think this movie will always be remembered for the subtext though I do think there is something more within the film. Though it may not fit into the Nightmare on Elm Street canon as well as some of the others, it does provide an interesting element. Watching Jesse lose control of his instincts and his inhibitions, while Freddy takes over, may not be the most subtle manner to explore one struggling with coming out of the closet, but it definitely has some intellect behind it.

I’ve watched the movie 20 times and will watch it 20 more. It’s enjoyable and though I wish Freddy was in it more, the story really is about Jesse.

About the Release:

“Don’t fall asleep” — words to live by for Elm Street teens. Not a problem for fans wide awake with fear (and glee) as they experience these 7 Nightmare movies released from 1984 to 2003. Each features Robert Englund’s masterfully macabre incarnation of slouch-hatted, razor-fingered Freddy Krueger, who mixes wicked wit with even wickeder mayhem as he haunts teens when they’re asleep and most vulnerable. A newspaper article about children who died after having fearsome nightmares provided the real-life springboard for filmmaker Wes Craven’s breakthrough series. Perhaps that underlying reality helps make these shockers so unnerving. Or maybe it’s just that we all like a good scare…and that this series consistently, imaginatively delivers some of the best.

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“You are all my children now.” Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund)

The original NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST will forever be one of the greatest movies ever made. It is a horror film of legendary proportions, and Freddy Krueger was made a household name because of the outstanding performance by Robert Englund. A sequel was bound to happen, and though Wes Craven wanted no part of it, FREDDY’S REVENGE made its way to theaters a year after the original.

One of the grievances that Craven had against the sequel was the different direction that Freddy took. In the first, Krueger’s intention was to kill the children of those that had killed him. He did so within the confines of the dream until of course, Nancy, (Heather Langenkamp) the heroine was able to pull him out for one final showdown. Of course, it ends begging for a sequel. Nancy’s friends are suddenly alive, and her mother waves goodbye as Nancy joins her friends in the red convertible. Things appear to be normal until of course, the car they all are sitting in locks of its own accord and the top rolls up displaying Freddy’s notorious colors. Nancy screams for her mother’s attention as Freddy pulls her through the glass of the door.

In FREDDY’S REVENGE this conclusion is ignored. More than that new rules apply and Freddy‘s powers have been modified. Jesse’s (Mark Patton) family moves into the old Thompson house. We soon learn that Nancy’s mother had committed suicide. Soon, while cleaning his room, Jesse and his love interest Lisa (Kim Myers) find Nancy’s diary. They begin to read it and laugh at the absurdity until the journal mentions Freddy’s glove. Jesse attempts to disregard the reference but being that he had a dream the night before seeing Freddy firsthand, finds it difficult.

Soon, Freddy’s intentions are clear. He wants to use Jesse to get to the other kids in Springwood. Jesse slowly becomes Freddy Krueger. Make no mistake, Robert Englund still portrays the Krueger sequences. The issue is that they are few and far between. Robert Englund IS Freddy Krueger! The NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST. series relies on him so I understand why the resentment is there. In “Freddy’s Revenge” he is on for thirteen minutes of the movie. With the exception of an awesome pool sequence, the movie is missing the mere presence of the advertised villain.  Still, there is things going on within the film that have made it find a strong cult following.

It’s widely accepted now that the movie is truly about the lead character coming out as gay.  There are countless articles on this and when looking at the facts, it’s obvious to see the intent was clear.  When all that is considered and the story is looked at as Jesse’s metamorphosis and evolution rather than something that fits in line with the NIGHTMARE OF ELM. STREET line, Freddy’s absence is forgiven and the film becomes something unique.  The campiness and insanity of it all just makes it more worth the watch.

On the surface, the concept of Jesse becoming Freddy is unappealing. It almost has a JECKYLL and HYDE  feel to it as Jesse attempts to force Krueger out. Writing a direct sequel for NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET should and could have been easy. The first film concludes leaving it more than open for the movie to continue on the same page as the original. Even if the second couldn’t begin exactly where the first left off, an explanation as to what happened at the end and a continuation of Freddy’s rampage would have been a rather simple way to make another great movie.

Admittedly, Freddy is best when he is pure evil, and when he kills merely because it amuses him. It’s perfection in simplicity. The expansion of the character both in this film (as he tried to become Jesse) and the movies that followed (where he needed to collect souls) deteriorated his character, but this isn’t Freddy’s story.  If you are able to take it out of the universe it was built into and look at it as Jesse’s movie, it’s quite amazing.

Now, the movie is completely absent of the things Freddy fans want. One of the best scenes in the franchise is as Freddy expands his arms making an air-embrace, and stands before the swimming pool in front of the teenagers stating, “You are all my children.”  That said, I think for some that made it all the more confusing.  Obviously, given the time-frame, this story could not have been told completely unveiled.  It would have never gotten made.  Therefore, the end result is a mish-mesh of two disconnected stories, but it works.  It may not be to everyone’s tastes, but it works marvelously and I enjoy it immensely.

The acting is impressive. Patton sold some of the toughest material written.  There was so much he had to sell with mannerisms because he couldn’t tell his character’s full story and he did so marvelously. Englund as always is amazing, but I certainly understand why the Freddy fans wanted more scenes with him.

Scared Stiff Rating: 8/10

About the Release:

“Don’t fall asleep” — words to live by for Elm Street teens. Not a problem for fans wide awake with fear (and glee) as they experience these 7 Nightmare movies released from 1984 to 2003. Each features Robert Englund’s masterfully macabre incarnation of slouch-hatted, razor-fingered Freddy Krueger, who mixes wicked wit with even wickeder mayhem as he haunts teens when they’re asleep and most vulnerable. A newspaper article about children who died after having fearsome nightmares provided the real-life springboard for filmmaker Wes Craven’s breakthrough series. Perhaps that underlying reality helps make these shockers so unnerving. Or maybe it’s just that we all like a good scare…and that this series consistently, imaginatively delivers some of the best.

All original Nightmares on 5 discs. Plus the new featurette – The Tales and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

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Without question, the original Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is one of the greatest horror movies of all time. There are so many reasons why the movie is fantastic. One cannot deny the atmosphere of the opening scene, or the captivating dialogue between the protagonist Nancy (Heather Lagenkamp) and her father (John Saxon). The viewer is instantly grabbed by the sincere and superb acting and the fear that it invokes from scene one. Nightmare on Elm Street created incredible and unforgettable scenes that stay with the audience long after the credits roll. Here are just a few of my favorite scenes from this amazing film.

5) The Death of Glen: Nightmare on Elm Street introduced us to a fresh-faced unknown actor named Johnny Depp. Over the years, Depp has done many different roles and has made quite a name for himself as an A list celebrity. Still, whenever someone says his name I envision him being sucked into his bed and a fountain of blood shooting up and covering the ceiling and walls.

4) Tina’s First Nightmare: In the first few moments of the film, the audience sees Tina (Amanda Wyss) being chased by Freddy (Robert Englund). In one sequence, his arms stretch out to a very long length and he hunches over as he chases her. It is both horrifying and intense. The scene is perfect as it not only terrifies the audience but informs them of how frighteningly evil and powerful the villain is.

3) Death of Nancy’s Mother: Marge Thompson (Ronee Blakely) was a sad character that easily invoked sympathy. She was an alcoholic who loved her daughter but repeatedly expressed it in the wrong way. Nonetheless, the mother and daughter bond is a strong one and when Marge’s skeleton is revealed and slowly disappears into the bed, one can’t help but feel sorry for Nancy. It’s a sad scene as it leaves the audience feeling as though the protagonist will never be able to reconnect with her mother.

2) Freddy Krueger Revealed: There is something fantastic about hearing the history of a villain. The only comparable moment in horror history is when Mrs. Voorhees (Betsy Palmer) insanely discloses the story of her son Jason in Friday the 13th (1980). Still, Nightmare on Elm Street is a superior film and the tale that Marge reveals to Nancy is compelling, well written, and wonderfully delivered. Every time I watch Marge telling Nancy that she does know Freddy and that he was a child murderer who the townspeople burned alive, I get chills. It’s one of the greatest moments in cinematic history.

1) Nancy Fights Back: I love it when a female protagonist uses her intelligence to outwit the villain. Rather than brute force, Nancy reads a book about booby traps and sets them up throughout the home. When Freddy falls into her traps, it makes for a great watch. Though just a teenager, Nancy was such a smart and strong woman that made for a tough component against Freddy. The fight scene is wonderful, funny, and exciting all at the same time.

The original Nightmare on Elm Street is by far the best of the series. It’s impossible to recreate something where all the components for a great film came together so beautifully. It was so well cast. John Saxon was perfect as Lt. Donald Thompson. He captivated the audience with every word he spoke. There wasn’t a flaw in the film.

I can’t imagine a true horror fan that doesn’t have this movie in their collection. It’s the crème of the crop. So many have tried to emulate and mimic the movie but none could duplicate it. It’s one of a kind. It’s a movie I never get tired of and always looked forward to watching.

About the Release:

“Don’t fall asleep” — words to live by for Elm Street teens. Not a problem for fans wide awake with fear (and glee) as they experience these 7 Nightmare movies released from 1984 to 2003. Each features Robert Englund’s masterfully macabre incarnation of slouch-hatted, razor-fingered Freddy Krueger, who mixes wicked wit with even wickeder mayhem as he haunts teens when they’re asleep and most vulnerable. A newspaper article about children who died after having fearsome nightmares provided the real-life springboard for filmmaker Wes Craven’s breakthrough series. Perhaps that underlying reality helps make these shockers so unnerving. Or maybe it’s just that we all like a good scare…and that this series consistently, imaginatively delivers some of the best.

All original Nightmares on 5 discs. Plus the new featurette – The Tales and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

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In 1984, horror history would be made. Wes Craven’s masterpiece ‘A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET’ would bring a new monster to the screen that has spawned seven sequels and one remake. Freddy Krueger became a hit, a marketing sensation, and remains in high demand. To satisfy all of the Freddy fans, we have a new Blu-Ray set coming to the market that features all seven original titles and a boatload of extras.

It is great to see the re-mastered horror gem. It looks great on Blu-Ray and with deleted scenes, alternate endings and several documentaries, this is a must have…and considering that this set comes with every movie of the series, it’s safe to say that this is well worth it.

We begin with Tina (Amanda Wyss) encountering a monster in her dreams and she is not the only one. Many of the teenagers are coming face to face with a burnt man with scissors for hands that wants to do them bodily harm. Tina’s best friend, Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) is also dealing with it and they soon share the experience, but Tina would soon find out that if you die in dreamland, you die in reality. Her boyfriend, Rod (Jsu Garcia) watches on as his girlfriend is brutally and uniquely killed, but he panics and goes on the run, soon arrested for the murder.

The only one that seems to know what is really going on is Nancy. With a drunken mother, a stern father, and a skeptical boyfriend, Nancy must go this alone. After wrestling with Freddy in her dreams and jolting awake, she realizes that she was able to take his hat through the dream world and into her world. It is one of the coolest concepts in the series. The idea that you can remove Freddy from the dream world and bring him back to this world where he’s vulnerable is very neat and it gives the viewer hope for the would be victims.

The dark history and reasoning behind Freddy’s rage are revealed, leading to a showdown between Nancy and Krueger. Nancy uses her intelligence to take on the killing talents of Freddy and the film just kicks it into high gear, leading to great conclusion.

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET is rightfully considered one of the best horror films of all time. It has a great atmosphere, score and it all comes to life on Blu-Ray, looking better than ever. It’s an amazing horror experience.

Rating: 9/10

About the Release:

“Don’t fall asleep” — words to live by for Elm Street teens. Not a problem for fans wide awake with fear (and glee) as they experience these 7 Nightmare movies released from 1984 to 2003. Each features Robert Englund’s masterfully macabre incarnation of slouch-hatted, razor-fingered Freddy Krueger, who mixes wicked wit with even wickeder mayhem as he haunts teens when they’re asleep and most vulnerable. A newspaper article about children who died after having fearsome nightmares provided the real-life springboard for filmmaker Wes Craven’s breakthrough series. Perhaps that underlying reality helps make these shockers so unnerving. Or maybe it’s just that we all like a good scare…and that this series consistently, imaginatively delivers some of the best.

All original Nightmares on 5 discs. Plus the new featurette – The Tales and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

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Here we go people. This is the main event of the evening. It’s a rematch from 2003, where the two biggest names in horror collided in a bout that is still being debated to this day. Who won? It is hard to say, but let’s go over what we know.

In the 2003, FREDDY VS. JASON,” we saw the smarter Krueger use his wits and obvious advantages in the dream world to control the large killing machine, Voorhees to do his bidding. Eventually, a group of smart kids, were able to find a way to bring Freddy out of the dream world and make him face off with Jason in an one on one match. This is where Jason shined. He used his brute strength to beat Freddy up, but to the surprise of many, Krueger was far better outside of the dream world then people gave him credit for.

In the original NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, Nancy was able to use some explosives and fire to hurt Freddy…so it was hard to imagine Jason having any trouble should he encounter Krueger in the real world, but he did. Perhaps Freddy learned to be prepared after his run-in with Nancy.

At the end of the 2003 flick, Jason was the recognized winner, but the jovial Freddy made many think that he just lost interest in the fight and moved on. The matter just wasn’t settled. Now, here we are, 10 years later, and the public has demanded that these two go at it.

The negotiations were horrific with Jason demanding a fight outside of the dream world and Freddy insisting that they battle it out in his realm. In the end, the defending champion, Jason, had the right, and the fight will take place at Crystal Lake. Jason is a 3-1 favorite going into this.

THE BREAKDOWN

Jason Voorhees
11 movies, 1 remake
120+ kills
Scared Stiff Record: 2-0
Current Condition: Zombie

Strengths – Power, size, ability to take a punch, cannot be killed.
Weaknesses – Gets frustrated, can’t think on his feet, very self-conscious about his looks, goes into sleep mode when buried or chained to a rock in a lake.

Jason is one of the most intimidating horror icons that is just a tower of power to say the least. He tends to use basic weapons like an axe or machete, but he has also been spotted using power tools. He doesn’t need a weapon because of his strength, often using his power to break people in two. A veteran of 12 films (OK, #5, #9, #10 and the remake we should probably not count), Jason brings experience into this fight and is also looking for closure.

Freddy Krueger
8 movies, 1 remake
40+ kills
Current Condition: Demon

Strengths – Intelligence, nearly invincible in the dream world, constantly improving and learning, and doesn’t take life or death too seriously.
Weaknesses – Overconfidence, outside of the dream world, he isn’t that impressive. He loses power if people do not believe in him and is not a fan of Dokken.

Freddy Krueger is as tough as they come. He uses his in-dream skills to dominate and destroy anyone that gets into his way. He is living off of his grudge towards the parents that caused his demise, but seems to like the new job he has in death. He is not a dream lover. He is a dream assassin. His main weapon is his finger-knives, but he uses various items and techniques in the dream world.

THE FIGHT

The Freddy music blasts as young children sing his them: “One, Two, Freddy’s coming for you…” Immediately, Freddy doesn’t seem too comfortable in the real world. He is noticeably anxious but walks to the center of the woods and starts shadowboxing. Word has it that he put 50,000 bucks on himself to win. At 3-1, that’s a lot of finger-knives.

With a 2-0 record in the Scared Stiff Horror Battles, out comes Jason Voorhees with machete in hand. He storms to the center of the woods, ready to get it on and get it over with. With both icons in facing off, this battle is about to begin.

Immediately, Jason begins throwing Freddy around like a ragdoll. Freddy is taking a beating. Jason pins Freddy to a tree and starts landing vicious body shots. The parents of the kids that Freddy has killed are cheering loudly as they watch this battle on PPV at home. This fight could be over quickly as Freddy slumps to the ground.

Jason makes the mistake of overconfidence as he turns to the crowd and flexes his muscles, allowing Freddy to reach into his pants and grab some sleeping powder. When Jason returns, he gets a face-full and quickly dozes off. This is now a winnable fight for Freddy, who finds his way back into his realm and is ready to do some damage.

Jason awakens inside the nightmare boiler room world and jumps to his feet. Freddy approaches casually and starts throwing Jason around, bashing him into walls and launching him like a football, smashing through metal and landing in a mangled heap. The underdog looks like a clear winner here.

As Freddy is about to deliver the death blow, Jason disappears. Somehow he woke up. Back at Crystal Lake, Cropsy of THE BURNING fame has shown up and has given Jason an emergency shot of caffeine via a Trenta Starbucks iced coffee. When Jason awakes, Cropsy nods, takes his hedge clippers and moves along, but would later say that: “I was taken advantage of when I was sleeping and I’m not going to sit back and let it happen to somebody else.”

As Jason gets his faculties together, he storms around the woods, but Freddy is nowhere to be found. It appears that he is not coming back. The crowd reaches the count of 10 and Jason is declared the winner, bringing his record to 3-0, but this is once again, an unsatisfying victory. Freddy lost but he wasn’t beaten.

WINNER: JASON VOORHEES

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All original Nightmares on 5 discs. Plus the new featurette – The Tales and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

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In honor of Rick Santorum, I decided to review “A Wet Dream on Elm Street” earlier than I anticipated.

My interest with this film started because as a child, I had a huge crush on Freddy Krueger (as played by Robert Englund, of course).  I was a strange child.  I never quite got over the crush, which would make me a stranger adult, I guess.

When “A Wet Dream on Elm Street” was released I knew it was a must-have.

The film opens with a young woman (Jennifer White) dreaming about having all sorts of sex with a very well- endowed gentleman (Chris Johnson).  Twenty-two minutes later she wakes up next to Freddy (Anthony Rosano).  Some hilarious banter ensures as she mistakes him for Edward James Olmos to which he responds, “Why can’t anyone ever think I’m a burned Brad Pitt.”

Later, three women show up for their 2nd year high-school reunion and question why no one else is there.  It seems that all the other classmates are in comas due to a massive amount of masturbation while sleeping.  Their old sex ed. Professor (Tommy Pistol) believes it to be the ‘handy’ work of Freddy.  He reminds them that Freddy was a great salesman who sold sex toys out of his car, but he had overcharged the people of Elm Street.  With dildos in their hands they chased him down and burned him alive.  As the professor threw the last match, he vowed revenge on all the students.  The dildos melted onto his hand giving him a claw which essentially provides an overdose of pleasure.

Betty (Sophie Dee) fearful of what she was told by the professor relays how she had fallen asleep and seen Freddy in porn she was watching.

The professor says he has found a way to beat Freddy and takes a replica of his dildo claw out from his drawer.  He confesses that he too had a dream with Freddy in it but woke up before he was put into a sexual coma.  He lets Kimmie (Gracie Glam) play with the glove and when everyone falls Freddy appears and immediately tries to put Kimmie in a coma.

Like the entire production, the ending is just silly.  This is a parody in the true sense of the word.  It’s like a pornographic version of Airplane.  The jokes are witty and the acting is great.  Tommy Pistol did especially good as the over-the-top, purposefully ridiculous professor.

Surprisingly, Rosano really took to the Freddy role.  He kept the well-known sarcastic nature of the character in tow.   Despite the complete change in tone within the production, Freddy was kept true to form.

Overall, this is one of the best parodies.  It’s funny, sexy, and speaks directly to horror fans without belittling them.  Too often do movie makers create films meant to pay homage to horror only to make fun of the genre as a whole.  “A Wet Dream on Elm Street” does not fall into that category.  Thankfully, it never forgets who the audience is.

Scared Stiff Rating 9/10   I’m Rick Santorum and I approve this pornography. 

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In 1984, Freddy Krueger debuted and a horror legend was born. There have been so many horrible sequels to the original and some that were mediocre. The A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET franchise is built off of the first one and the character that Robert Englund brought to life. Englund is greatly responsible for the longevity of the series, overcoming some horrible scripts to make watchable movies.

The last time we saw Freddy in action was in the mediocre 2003 “FREDDY VS. JASON,” and most thought that if we were going to see him again it would be in a sequel to that, going toe to toe with Jason Voorhees again, but with Michael Bay remaking as many horror classics that he can get his hands on, we have a new Freddy (Jackie Earle Haley) and some new twists on the classic tale.

We begin with Kris (Katie Cassidy) witnessing her friend killing himself, slitting his own throat while in a dreamlike state. This death got Kris and her group of friends talking about a common nightmare involving a guy in a red and green sweater and knives for fingers. The man is back…Freddy Krueger.

This movie, on the surface, has the same look that the remakes of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE and FRIDAY THE 13TH had, but this movie had a lot more going for it. Haley’s portrayal of the popular character is very good…creepy and unique and totally different than Englund’s. I was very eager to see how Haley would do with the role, and he was really outstanding, and I’m glad that they began fresh. Although Englund was Freddy and will go down in history as the burnt madman, he had turned into a cartoon character over time, making the audience laugh more than jump. In the first entry, he was terrifying, but the one liners and absurdity got worse and worse with each and every entry. To make a scary remake, they needed a new Freddy.

A new twist (spoiler) concerning the Freddy character is that he was a child molester that worked as a yards keeper at a daycare. The parents got together and burnt him to death, much like the first one, but the idea of Freddy being a sexual deviant, is very creepy. That, along with Haley’s performance, make the character an intimidating one.

Nancy (Rooney Mara) and Quentin (Kyle Gallner) become the two survivors that have been avoiding sleep as much as possible and eventually come up with a plan to take down Freddy, which involves bringing him out of the dream world as they did in the original. The problem is that he is a pain in the ass when he’s in the real world too and he’s already dead, so there’s not a lot that they can do with him. There were some hints that they were following the storyline from FREDDY VS. JASON, when Freddy tells Nancy that he lives in her memories, possibly going in the direction that if everyone forgets Freddy, he will not be a problem anymore.

Haley’s Krueger has brought the series back and unlike the remakes of the other films like ROB ZOMBIE’S HALLOWEEN, THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, and FRIDAY THE 13TH, this movie actually has some substance to it, and has something to build on for a sequel.

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010) is a pleasant surprise and it does leave you wanting more. The back story involving Krueger is interesting and the performances all around were pretty good. Fans of the original should enjoy this one, as I did, and I had zero expectations considering that Michael Bay is involved, but if you make enough shitty movies, eventually you will make a good one by accident and here it is. I highly recommend it.

Scared Stiff Rating: 7.5/10. A decent remake.

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