Are you ready for a new Freddy Krueger? The original A Nightmare On Elm Street came out in 1984. Like a lot of people, I grew up watching "horror" movies. My mom was cool enough to take me to all the R-rated movies so I wouldn't have to wait for the movie to be released on video or cable. Somehow we completely missed A Nightmare On Elm Street in theaters.
Then one night we rented the movie. I think some friends were over and someone was like, "You have to check out this movie." We watched it and were impressed. It was entertaining stuff. I still recall the first time I saw the girl say, "Please God" and Robert Englund raise his clawed hand and say, "This...is god."
Now we have a fresh start. A new Freddy for the new millennium. Who could possible try to fill Robert Englund's shoes (and glove)? Jackie Earle Haley ( Rorschach from Watchmen) will be putting on the famous sweater this time. Check out the new trailer:
What do you think? How will this movie compare to the original? Can they possibly bring in anything new to justify the relaunch? Will you go see it?