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.
Who really "won" the main event of Freddy vs Jason? The Springwood Slasher? Mama Voorhees' hydrophobic baby boy? I think we all know that Fred Krueger walked away with a clean victory in that classic film.
While pitting too iconic horror villains against each other might sound good for about 5 seconds, beyond that - they just don't work. Let's hope this idea stays a mere pipe dream.
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!
I kind of need a break from cosplay,without taking a break, if that makes sense. The point that I’m trying to make, is that I need to rest up after several years of devoting myself to one specific costume where I’d pour all my energy into the construction and fabrication of it. And I’ve found that project.
Let’s face it, horror movies aren’t very realistic. We know deep down that the monster from Cloverfield isn’t likely to bust up New York any time soon, Freddy Krueger can’t really kill you in your sleep, and the woods in America are more likely to have bears than Blair Witches. Even movies like Saw that pretend to be plausible have a …
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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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