Where Have All the Boogeymen Gone? The Rise and Fall of the Horror Icon… There was a time when Freddy Krueger could outshine Batman on a Halloween aisle. Jason Voorhees sat comfortably on talk show couches. Chucky wasn’t just a killer doll; he was a walking, talking merchandise machine. These characters weren’t just villains, they […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kotobukiya reimagines Freddy Krueger with new Bishoujo Series statue
The iconic movie slasher Freddy Krueger is getting a radical new interpretation as part of Kotobukiya’s Bishoujo Series with a new collectible statue set for release in Q3 2019; the statue is available to pre-order now from Sideshow Collectibles, priced $74.99; check out the official promotional images here… SEE ALSO: Harley Quinn and Wonder Girl join […]
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 […]
Max Landis has an intriguing idea for a horror movie mash-up featuring Freddy, Jason, Chucky, and the Cenobites
Max Landis — son of the legendary filmmaker John Landis (An American Werewolf in London) — has an intriguing idea for a horror mashup featuring the likes of Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Chucky, and the Cenobites. Speaking on The Writer’s Panel podcast, the writer, director, and sometimes actor explained his idea which involves a young orphan taking […]
Robert Englund wants Kevin Bacon to play Freddy Krueger in Nightmare on Elm Street reboot
Horror icon Robert Englund has a dream-pick for who should play the next Freddy Krueger. Speaking to Cinema Blend, the Nightmare on Elm Street actor expresses his desire for a Freddy Krueger a bit more light on his feet: “Well the gossip I’ve heard, and I don’t know how valid this is, but there has […]
The Goldbergs creator on convincing Robert Englund to return as Freddy Krueger
Although he’s ruled out a return for another movie, horror icon Robert Englund is donning the fedora and razor glove once again as he reprises the role of Freddy Krueger for ‘Mr. Knifey-Hands’, the upcoming Halloween episode of the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs. Ahead of the episode this coming Wednesday, creator Adam F. Goldberg has […]
Robert Englund returning as Freddy Krueger for The Goldbergs Halloween episode
Back in October of last year, Robert Englund ruled out another appearance as Freddy Krueger, but it seems that must have been limited to the big screen and didn’t include guest roles in hit 80s-set TV sitcoms. As revealed on the show’s official Twitter page, Englund is set to reprise his signature role as the […]
Dead by Daylight unleashes Freddy Krueger on unsuspecting gamers
One…two Freddy’s coming for you… well he will be coming for PC players of Dead by Daylight tomorrow (26th October) thanks to developers Behaviour Digital. Last year’s October chapter was based on Halloween and saw players fleeing from Michael Myers but the chapter arriving this Halloween season is based on the iconic A Nightmare on Elm […]
