Articles

Articles from various sources are archived below for reference. Learn about what inspired Wes Craven to create A Nightmare on Elm Street, when Wes Craven and New Line Cinema had their falling out, where Jim Doyle found inspiration to create Freddy’s infamous glove, why Stephen King wanted to see Freddy vs. Jason, how Robert Englund feels about his role as iconic horror villain Freddy Krueger, and much more.

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Article Index

• A Cop on Elm Street
  John Saxon: character actor and hero of horrors
  By William Rabkin
  From: Fangoria #44, May 1985
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Set Visit
  Exclusive website set visit from Chicago, Illinois
  Parts: 1 | 2 | 3
  From: June 25, 2009
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
  Freddy Krueger is dead. He’s history. Right? Wrong… Dead wrong!
  Plus: A breakdown of Nightmare 4′s cast and crew!
  From: Fright, Issue 3, September 1988
• Behind the Glove
  Behind-the-scenes look into the creation of Freddy’s iconic glove
  By William Schoell & Marc Shapiro
  From: The Nightmare Never Ends, November 1992
• Bye Bye, Freddy!
  Elm Street creator Wes Craven quits series
  By Dann Gire
  From: Cinefantastique, Volume 18 Number 5, July 1988
• Celebrity Profile: Robert Englund
  Robert Englund talks about his dreamstalking character
  Plus: Freddy’s favorite horror films!
  From: Nintendo Power, Volume 30, September 1991
• Coming of Age on Elm Street
  Lisa Wilcox vows: “Wimp, no more!”
  By Marc Shapiro
  From: Fangoria #86, September 1989
• Creating Freddy: A Talk with Wes Craven
  Wes Craven discusses creating horror icon Freddy Krueger
  By William Schoell
  From: The Nightmare Never Ends, November 1992
• David Miller: Fred Krueger’s Main Man!
  Miller’s career overview… with guest appearances?
  By R. H. Martin
  From: Fangoria #44, May 1985
• Elm Street Actress
  Art imitates life for Heather Langenkamp
  By Dale Kutzera
  From: Imagi-Movies, Volume 2 Number 1, Fall 1994
• Freddy Strikes Back
  Dream killer Freddy Krueger gets a major makeover
  By Gaynor Flynn
  From: Film Ink, May 2010
• Freddy: Wimpy or Wicked?
  Does Freddy have feet of clay?
  By Marc Shapiro
  From: Fangoria #81, April 1989
• Freddy vs. Jason: Robert Englund
  Actor Robert Englund talks Freddy vs. Jason
  By Keith Phipps
  From: The Onion, August 2003
• Freddy’s Dead!
  Krueger’s Last Stand
  By Marc Shapiro
  From: Fangoria #107, October 1991
• Growing Up on Elm Street
  Heather Langenkamp discusses Nancy’s return
  By Marc Shapiro
  From: Fangoria #63, April 1987
• I, Freddy
  A slash by slash account of the making of Dream Warriors
  By Robert Englund Freddy Krueger
  From: Fangoria #64, June 1987
• I Want My Fred TV!
  The Freddy’s Nightmares gang look back at the premiere season
  By Marc Shapiro
  From: Fangoria #81, April 1989
• I Write the Blood
  Screenwriter makes his breakthrough with Freddy’s Revenge
  By John A. Gallagher
  From: Fangoria #50, October 1985
• Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Dream
  Wes Craven takes another dream-walk down Elm Street
  By Dale Kutzera
  From: Imagi-Movies, Volume 2 Number 1, Fall 1994
• Krueger Contented
  Robert Englund talks up the long-awaited Freddy vs. Jason
  By Kier-la Janisse
  From: Fangoria #225, August 2003
• Meet the New Freddy Krueger
  Jackie Earle Haley sharpens his claws for the NOES reboot
  By Chris Nashawaty
  From: Entertainment Weekly #1098, April 2010
• My Nightmare Career
  Heather Langenkamp is seeking justice in doc I Am Nancy
  By Clark Collis
  From: Entertainment Weekly #1166, August 2011
• New Line Cinema on Working with Wes Craven
  New Line execs Bob Shaye and Sara Risher tell their side
  By Frederick S. Clarke
  From: Cinefantastique, Volume 18 Number 5, July 1988
• Nightmare Scream Queen
  Heather Langenkamp touted as the successor to Jamie Lee Curtis
  By John Wooley
  From: Fangoria #45, February 1985
• On Location! A Nightmare on Elm Street 5
  The newest installment returns Freddy Krueger to his roots
  By Marc Shapiro
  From: Fangoria #85, August 1989
• On Set: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4
  The Krueger saga enters yet another phase
  By Marc Shapiro
  From: Fangoria #77, July 1988
• Playing Freddy: A Talk with Robert Englund
  Freddy actor Robert Englund discusses playing the horror icon
  By William Schoell
  From: The Nightmare Never Ends, November 1992
• The Making of Freddy vs. Jason
  Two heavyweights. One final battle.
  By Marc Shapiro
  From: Freddy vs. Jason: Official Movie Magazine, August 2003
• The Monstrous Makeup of Freddy’s Revenge
  FX of Kevin Yagher and Mark Shostrom!
  By William Rabkin
  From: Fangoria #52, December 1985
• Welcome to Freddy Hell!
  The “Elm Street” gang hope to redeem themselves with a new sequel
  By Marc Shapiro
  From: Fangoria #62, March 1987
• Wes Craven and a Nightmare of Sequels
  Wes Craven discusses his involvement with the Elm Street sequels
  By Brian J. Robb
  From: Screams & Nightmares: The Films of Wes Craven, June 1999

Miscellaneous

• Always, They Come Back
  Why Stephen King wants to see Freddy vs. Jason
  By Stephen King
  From: Entertainment Weekly #724/725, August 2003
• Are You Ready for Freddy the Man of Your Dreams!
  A Nightmare video review
  By Kevin McMahon
  From: Monsters Attack!, Issue 2, October 1989
• DVD Boxset Commemorative Booklet
  Booklet included with the DVD boxset
  Introductions by Robert “Bob” Shaye and Robert Englund
  From: September 21, 1999
• Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash Directors’ Commentary
  Creators of Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash discuss making the comic series
  Commentaries for all six issues!
  From: Newsarama, 2007
• Freddy’s Nightmares
  Episode guide to television series Freddy’s Nightmares
  Descriptions for both seasons of the series!
  From: Epi-Log, Issue 8, July 1991
• MAD Look at A Nightmare on Elm Street 3
  Parody of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
  By Sergio Aragones
  From: MAD, Issue 274, October 1987
• Monster Babies Horror Tales
  Phil Donahue Show parody featuring children of horror icons
  By Bill Wray
  From: Cracked Monster Party, Issue 6, October 1989
• The House Where Freddy Lives
  An article of theory…
  By Andy Mangels
  From: The Nightmare Never Ends, November 1992
• The Life and Death of Freddy Krueger
  Origin of the Springwood Slasher
  By Jeffrey Cooper
  From: The Nightmares on Elm Street Parts 1, 2, & 3, February 1987
• The Problem with Freddy’s Nightmares
  Robert Englund talks about the doomed series
  Plus Robert’s favorite episodes!
  From: IGN, August 2003
• Was Freddy Also a Child Molester???
  Robert Englund addresses Freddy’s original motivation
  Official answer to the ambiguous question!
  From: Screams & Nightmares: The Films of Wes Craven, June 1999