Who’s the best in horror? Which movie monster stands tall above his contemporaries in the field? Let us know below, and let’s start a verbal fight while we’re at it. Welcome, to my nightmare...
Welcome to Critical Hit’s 31 days of horror! It’s the month of spookiness, of frights and jump scares and we’re ready to celebrate! Over the decades, pop culture has managed to create eerie atmospheres, scenes of terror that can’t be contained within a single genre and we’re looking back at the films and the movie maniac moments that had us squirming in our seats.
If rock ‘n roll can make a comeback, then how about one infamous Springwood Slasher? Because if you’re into movie maniacs and gore, then you’re probably very familiar with Freddy Krueger’s iconic Elm Street theme. A theme which shouldn’t have been buried, because it’s not dead. Just look at this upcoming Box of Souls: A Nightmare on Elm Street deluxe LP collection.
It’s hard not to know who Freddy Krueger is, a character whose multiple trademark design ideas have gelled together to form a monster with an unmistakeable presence. That sneering smile, the striped jersey and a clawed glove that was designed to maim, not kill. That’s the Freddy Krueger that audiences are more than familiar with. And also the character that his latest action figure just oozes with absolute ease. Welcome to prime time.
In Injustice 2, there are at least two nods to Elm Street. One is in the Scarecrow’s gear, an obvious reference to the Fredora worn by the Springwood Slasher. The other? It's an Easter egg that only Fred-Heads wouldpick up on.
In 2005, A Nightmare on Elm Street: Real Nightmares was set to air. Englund would have hosted the series, which would have starred real people attempting to conquer their nightmares by being exposed to their deepest fears. If it sounds similar to that other show about phobias, Fear Factor, then you’re in the exact same frame of mind as the network CBS was when they cancelled the Freddy series after a mere four episodes.
Sideshow might just have the best version so far of the Dream Demon known as Freddy Krueger. One two, Freddy's coming for you!
Here's a look at how Freddy's changed through his appearances in A Nightmare on Elm Street
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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