A Nightmare On Elm Street 1

Seminal eighties horror film

A Nightmare on Elm Street manages to still be scary after 20 years, and was probably much more so at that time. The film has not worn well and looks dated, and it's not just the hair. Although it is part of the eighties horror revival it is not the best example of a classic from this time, with The Evil Dead and Friday the 13th more likely candidates. The plot, about a child murderer stalking teenagers in his dreams is effective enough, and better thought out than most teen horror flicks of the eighties. The acting is average with Ronee Blakley being out-acted by an obviously blow-up job at the finale. It is laughable at times and this is not deliberate, recaling Freddy's extendable arms. Wes Craven's New Nightmare is a cunning twist on the genre and the Jazzy Jeff/Fresh Prince song 'A Nightmare on My Street' is also amusing.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Grate

There will never be a nuther horrer like this. It was so good in the 80s and is still so good now.England was born to play freddy. I don't think a horrer as well mad as this will ever age.