A Nightmare on Elm Street

Friday, October 11 - Saturday, October 19, 2024

Wes Craven’s undeniable classic was the beginning of a seven-sequel franchise. Freddy Kreuger is perhaps the king of franchise horror villains, creeping his way into dreams and killing off terrified teens in all kinds of gnarly and unforgettable ways. While the kills escalated in scope throughout the series, the original NIGHTMARE terrifies with its simplicity and visual creativity. With Nancy as his opponent, gallons of blood will be shed and Freddy will be your God now. 

Screening as part of our October 2024 midnight series Horror ’84: Nightmares and Misfits

Previously screened in July 2023 as part of our midnight series The Red Eye.

• Country USA
• Year 1984
• Running Time 91 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor Warner Brothers
• Director Wes Craven
• Cast Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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