We delve into the world of horror movie remakes in the latest episode of FMTV… In this week’s episode of Flickering Myth TV, EJ is joined by Allen Christian and Gerald James of the Flickering Myth Podcast to discuss the very best and very worst in horror movie remakes. From Halloween to Psycho, there’s much […]
Why A Nightmare on Elm Street is the best horror franchise
Tom Jolliffe on what makes the A Nightmare On Elm Street series the best horror franchise… Sequels had a significant boom throughout the 80’s. From then on, what had been an irregular practice prior, was increasingly common. Nowadays of course, everything is about franchise potential. Two genres in particular were most prolific as far as […]
Nightmarish Cinema: When Filmmakers Tap Into Our Nightmares
Tom Jolliffe on turning nightmares into cinema, and the most nightmarish film ever made… Nightmares are a powerful thing. Whether it’s teeth falling out, falling, drowning or being chased by a persistent foe, there are some specific nightmares common among many of us. Most of us have probably had that dream of trying to run […]
Robert Englund would love to voice Freddy Krueger in an animated Nightmare on Elm Street project
While the original Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund doubts he will ever reprise his role as the iconic horror villain in a live-action film, he has now expressed his interest in voicing the character in an animated project. In an interview with Syfy Wire, Englund revealed he would love to voice Freddy Krueger in an […]
Robert Englund doubts he will ever play Freddy Krueger again, claiming he’s a “little too old”
The original Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund has expressed doubts he will reprise his role as the iconic horror villain, claiming he’s a “little too old” – though he would love to have a cameo in a future A Nightmare on Elm Street project. “I don’t think I’ll ever don the makeup again,” Englund shared […]
Elijah Wood describes the Nightmare on Elm Street film he’d like to make if given the opportunity
While Elijah Wood is primarily known for his acting role in The Lord of the Rings, he has recently been developing projects behind the camera with his production company, SpectreVision, including Mandy and Color Out of Space. Recently, Wood has gone public about his desire to make a new instalment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise […]
Wes Craven’s estate reportedly taking pitches for A Nightmare on Elm Street movies and TV shows
It seems that Freddy Krueger may be readying for a return to haunt our dreams, as Bloody Disgusting is reporting that the estate of late filmmaker Wes Craven is now taking pitches for a revival of the iconic A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise. The U.S. rights to A Nightmare on Elm Street and […]
Elijah Wood’s SpectreVision interested in A Nightmare on Elm Street reboot
While the A Nightmare on Elm Street series is on hiatus right now after the 2010 reboot, Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah’s production company SpectreVision has expressed interest in bringing the franchise back in an interview with ComingSoon. “As people have been seeing Daniel Isn’t Real, interestingly, there’s been a little movement on Twitter for Adam Mortimer […]
October Horrors 2019 Day 4 – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
A Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984. Directed by Wes Craven. Starring Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakely, Johnny Depp and Robert Englund. SYNOPSIS: A group of teens are all suffering from a spate of recurring nightmares in which they are stalked by a scarred psychopath with a knifed fingers, quickly discovering that if they die […]
Freddy Krueger gets a deluxe collectible statue from Iron Studios
Sideshow has unveiled a batch of promotional images for Iron Studios’ 1:10 scale Freddy Krueger statue which is based on the appearance of Robert Englund as the dream demon in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $165.00; take a look here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via […]