A Nightmare on Elm Street News

'A Nightmare on Elm Street': Freddy Krueger's Voice Discussed

October 19, 2009 04:10:42

Jackie Earle Haley has given the updates to the forthcoming "A Nightmare on Elm Street". While walking down the red carpet of Scream 2009, the new Freddy Krueger made time to talk about the horror movie remake with Bloody-Disgusting, addressing questions from the voice of the villain to fans' reactions to sequel possibility.

Asked about Freddy's voice, the 48-year-old shared that he and the filmmakers involved are still working on it. "We're still getting it out there," he explained. "We've actually been working on that for the last 3 days, doing some ADR work and will probably continue. It's a normal process of post-production."

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Welcomes Teaser

September 28, 2009 01:09:29

Freddy Kruger is back terrorizing teenagers in their sleep. A sneak peek at the brand new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" has been released in form of teaser trailer, which is debuted at MySpace. The two-minute plus video lets out a better look at Jackie Earle Haley as the serial killer and some of the kids haunted by him, including Rooney Mara and Katie Cassidy.

Presenting the back story before Krueger haunts the kids in their dreams that exposes how the serial killer ends up with his trademark burnt face, the trailer takes a look at the terror he launches at a group of teenagers. In addition, it brings forth glimpses on how far the kids will do to make sure they stay awake and avoid death.

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First Teaser Poster and Still for 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Revealed

July 23, 2009 11:07:08

First teaser poster and still from Samuel Bayer-directed movie "A Nightmare on Elm Street" have been revealed. IGN has debuted the horror film's one-sheet, while MySpace put out the first official photo. Both of the first looks gave out Jackie Earle Haley as the major antagonist Freddy Krueger, but hid the serial killer's face in the darkness.

Exposing Krueger from the front side, the teaser poster which is also spotted being used as the movie's banner at San Diego Comic Con 2009, highlights more on his shining razor glove. The first still, in the meantime, shows the burned-psycho standing in what seems to be young kids classroom with one of his artificial sharp claws resting on the wall.

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Remake Cast Its New Freddy Krueger

April 04, 2009 09:04:08

Jackie Earle Haley moves on from being an inkblots-masked hero in "Watchmen" to portraying an iconic killer in "A Nightmare on Elm Street" remake. Variety has reported that the Academy Award-nominated actor will take on the villainous role of Freddy Krueger, who was originally made famous by Robert Englund.

"Looking at his performance in 'Watchmen,' here's a guy playing a character under a mask yet you feel tremendous empathy for him," director Samuel Bayer said of what Haley can contribute to the movie. "And in Nightmare, he is going to be under prosthetic make-up. You have to feel something for the character. The greatest villains are multi-dimensional and I think he will bring that to the character."

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Finds Director in Samuel Bayer

February 12, 2009 04:02:01

"A Nightmare on Elm Street" remake is moving forward with the pick up of its director. The Hollywood Reporter's Risky Biz Blog reported that both Platinum Dunes and New Line Cinema have appointed music video director Samuel Bayer to helm the re-imagining of the Wes Craven classic, making the project Bayer's directorial debut for feature film.

Samuel Bayer is known for his works in commercials and music videos. Having won MTV Video Music Awards' Director of the Year in 2005 and 2007, his music video credits include Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit", Blind Melon's "No Rain", Green Day's "American Idiot" and Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around".

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Producers Give Update on 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Project

December 22, 2008 04:12:43

During the press day for David Goyer's upcoming thriller "The Unborn", producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form take time to talk about "A Nightmare on Elm Street" remake project. Confirming the project to Collider, they reveal that the movie is in its beginning stages and that bringing back Freddy Krueger to the big screen needs a serious planning since Krueger is a challenging character.

Acknowledging that Krueger is a silent killer as suggested by Form, Fuller shared, "So Freddy Krueger is a much more challenging character and that is not something that we just kind of stumble into and say 'Hey, let's just make him!' and go do it." He further explained, "It's something that we are treading very lightly on and I can tell you for sure that we don't have the answer yet."

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Getting Thumbs Up, 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' to Start Filming in Spring

December 12, 2008 03:12:38

"A Nightmare on Elm Street " will indeed be getting a remake after all. In an interview with Shock Till You Drop, producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form confirmed that the deal to reboot the horror classic franchise has been set in stone. "It's our next movie," Form broke the news, adding further on the potential filming schedule, "hopefully shooting this spring."

On their plan for the remake, Fuller fessed up that they are looking forward to make it like "Friday the 13th", the remake of Sean S. Cunningham's 1980 horror classic. "It's like what we're doing to 'Friday the 13th,'" he explained. "It's not Freddy cracking jokes. We want to make a horrifying movie."

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Billy Bob Thornton Eyed to Be Freddy Krueger in 'Nightmare' Remake

August 12, 2008 12:08:11

Providing a follow up to the report stating that Nightmare on Elm producer Brad Fuller wants a new Freddy Krueger for the remake, latest news concerning the casting of the iconic kids killer proposed that Billy Bob Thornton is being considered to take the part. This speculation allegedly has been sparked by Krueger's original depicter himself, Robert Englund.

Talking to a late night radio show Loveline in promotion of his horror comedy "Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer", the 61-year-old confessed that he has heard talks about the possibility of Thornton to slip on the red and black-stripped sweater for the role. Despite Englund's remark on the subject, Thornton's possible involvement should still be considered as a rumor, especially since no word is coming out from Platinum Dunes.

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No Robert Englund's Freddy for 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Remake

August 11, 2008 03:08:58

Ever since the words on the remaking of Wes Craven's 1984 horror classic, "A Nightmare on Elm Street", surfaced, many has put up high hopes on seeing Robert Englund reprising his memorable role as the evil Freddy Krueger. However, it seems that it is not what Brad Fuller, one of the horror reboot's producers want to present the audience with.

Planning to deliver a different feeling to the new Krueger's tale, Fuller confessed at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con that he is more interested to introduce a new Freddy than to bring Englund back. "I think it has to be [a new Freddy] and I know fans hate to hear that and everyone says you have to put Robert in. He said it too," he said as quoted by Movies Online. "I think that in order to differentiate what we're doing from the other ones, we would need to find someone else to play that role."

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Platinum Dunes to Bring Freddy Krueger Back to Big Screen

January 30, 2008 10:01:46

The rumor that Freddy Krueger will be back on the big screen has been confirmed. According to Variety, New Line Cinema has appointed Platinum Dunes to re-launch the 1984 Wes Craven horror film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" about the iconic psycho who haunts the subconscious dreams of teenagers and kills them in their sleep.

The reboot film "Untitled A Nightmare on Elm Street Remake" is more likely to still focus on Krueger who is a serial child killer murdered by angry parents and then returns with a burned face and razor glove to terrorize teens through their dreams. The remake project will be given to Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form who act as the film's producers. Further, it was reported that the studio won't hire a writer until the writers' strike ends.

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New Line Cinema Ditched Freddy vs Jason 2 for Nightmare on Elm Street

January 07, 2008 04:01:19

Words have been circulating that another "Untitled Nightmare on Elm Street Prequel" will be made. According to Bloody-disgusting.com, New Line Cinema is reportedly putting the horror project into production as "Freddy vs Jason 2" is put on hold indefinitely.

Accordingly, John McNaughton is attached to direct the film, while Robert Shaye will be the producer. Details concerning what the film will be about hasn't been shared. It is only reported that "Nightmare" will possibly start the production after another New Line Cinema's horror "Friday the 13th" finished its production.

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I know a guy that looks alot like Freddy, and I bet he would be perfect for the role.

posted by b_scott22_08@yahoo.c on Jan 12, 2009

I would love to get the lead role in a nightmare on elm street.

posted by Fernando Trejo on Feb 21, 2009

i bun theing that robert englund sud paly freddy

posted by zack on May 10, 2009

Finally a remake of dis movie

posted by YAY YAAAAY on May 26, 2009

man this is gonna be a good movie i just can't wait go see it!!! it's gonna be a movie worth while!!

posted by Daisy on May 28, 2009

Stop making remakes

posted by d-talk on Jun 01, 2009

pyyyX8

posted by Exqaqtwt on Jul 13, 2009

NO!!!! Only Robert Englund is Freddie...Fuck! This remake stop!

posted by Lola on Jul 25, 2009

Can't wait!!

posted by T-Law on Aug 15, 2009

why change freddy robert englund is the best guy for that part!!!

posted by kelsie green on Aug 31, 2009

the movie wont be good if wes craven aint directing it or if Robert Englund aint playin freddy!! this is stupid!!!

posted by kelsie on Aug 31, 2009

The original movies did contain some black humour, however this remake seems to be only brutal. Michael Bay obviously has to remake everything. Oh well... without Robert Englund this seems to be another slaughter-only movie. Sad.

posted by tj on Sep 28, 2009