A Nightmare on Elm Street(1984)
“If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.”
Overview
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...
Director
Wes Craven
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$57M
Cast
Heather Langenkamp
as Nancy Thompson
Johnny Depp
as Glen Lantz
Robert Englund
as Fred Krueger
Amanda Wyss
as Tina Gray
Jsu Garcia
as Rod Lane
John Saxon
as Lt. Donald Thompson
Ronee Blakley
as Marge Thompson
Charles Fleischer
as Dr. King
Joseph Whipp
as Sergeant Parker
Lin Shaye
as Teacher
Joe Unger
as Sergeant Garcia
Mimi Craven
as Nurse
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$57M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Smart Egg Pictures • Media Home Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street?▼
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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 and released in 1984. It is a horror film.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?▼
A Nightmare on Elm Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street?▼
The cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street includes Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson, Johnny Depp as Glen Lantz, Robert Englund as Fred Krueger, Amanda Wyss as Tina Gray, Jsu Garcia as Rod Lane and more.
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