A Nightmare on Elm Street

Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...

Tagline

“If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Horror

Director

Wes Craven

Original Language

EN

What is A Nightmare on Elm Street about?

Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...

Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A Nightmare on Elm Street was directed by Wes Craven.

When was A Nightmare on Elm Street released?

A Nightmare on Elm Street was released on November 9, 1984.

How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A Nightmare on Elm Street has a runtime of 1h 31m.

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