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Posted on April 30, 2020

Is Samuel Bayer’s A Nightmare on Elm Street Really That Bad?

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A Nightmare on Elm Street
Directed by Samuel Bayer
Rated R for strong bloody horror violence, disturbing images, terror, and language.
Run time: 1hr 35min
Author’s note: This review contains spoilers.

When this reimagining of A Nightmare on Elm Street was released ten years ago, it received less than favorable reviews. Some horror fans didn’t even bother to watch it. Understandably, most people had no interest in seeing anyone other than Robert Englund play Freddy Krueger. They were afraid Jackie Earle Haley would tarnish the image of their beloved horror icon. But, were their fears justified? The answer is yes, and no. Read more

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