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IT’S TIME FOR KRUEGER TO RETURN TO ELM STREET

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So I’m sitting at work today, eating lunch, flipping through channels trying to find something to watch. I must have passed through a 100 boring options. Then, I come across ‘Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors.’ YES PLEASE! So I really only stopped because I can barely remember what happened in the movie, but I remember loving it as a kid. After looking up the release date while writing this, I see that I was only 6 when this movie came out and the majority of you reading this weren’t even close to being born. But this article isn’t about “Elm Street Dream Warriors.” It’s about bringing back one of the most famous horror icons of all time. And bringing him back the right way!

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One thing about Krueger, he didn’t f’around… Okay, well actually he did. In fact that’s all he did.  Freddy Krueger is a serial killer of children, who was burned to death by the people who lived in his town, that found out about his sick nature. He returned after death to wreak havoc on the children of his killers in their dreams. Krueger’s demonic powers stem from the fear of his child victims.

Nightmare on Elm Street that stared Robert Englund was the first of it’s kind. My reasoning behind this statement is that, It was one of the first films that blended horror and comedy. Remember, I was 6 when “Dream Warriors” came out which was the 3rd installment and I was excited to see it.

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‘Nightmare on Elm Street was the perfect blend of Horror and comedy. It actually pushed the boundaries of imagination and what could be possible for the horror film genre. Just imagine one of the scariest movie villains of all-time, yet you almost wanted to root for him. We always knew Freddy had to lose but we loved to see him win the small victories.

“Nightmare on Elm Street” tried to reboot back in 2010 starring Jackie Earle and was met with some harsh criticism. It’s tough to reboot classics, especially horror.

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But I’m saying it’s time for another chance. The great Robert Englund has expressed that he won’t be returning for any future Krueger franchises and also his disinterest in the rebooted material.

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But in an era of Reboots, remakes and rehashes, how can we let this one go? Heck, we’ve had two different “Spider-Men” in 4yrs.

“Nightmare on Elm Street could easily transcend time and be one of those movie franchises that pulls itself into modern cinema. Today’s audience is okay with rated R movies, aka ‘DEADPOOL!’

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Blood, gore and violence means nothing to us in the modern age. Now throw in comedy! You basically have Deadpool, but he is trying to kill everyone in their dreams and everyone is trying to kill him.

Tell me, who should direct and who should star as Krueger in a new ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Film?

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Brandon started Coastal House Media, formerly, BCactionMR.com in 2012, with the intent of publishing news he found exciting about upcoming and current events in the world of comic book, action and sci-fi movies. A year later, "BC" became a Verified Creator (Paid Writer) for Movie Pilot, a large fan site, dedicated to all things pop culture. [2013-2018] After Movie Pilot closed its doors, Brandon decided he wanted to give others the opportunity to continue writing and sharing their passion and excitement for entertainment news. We now have evolved into an ever-growing community of bloggers, writers and gamers who love to share our opinions with the world. We cover everything from pop culture, indie, horror, movies, gaming and streaming, to the most recent film trailers to hit the internet. Coastal House Media is dedicated to J.S.W. Thank you for planting the seed all those years ago. RIP Brother

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The Boogeyman | Official Trailer | 20th Century Studios

The Boogeyman is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by Rob Savage from a screenplay by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman, based on the 1973 short story of the same name by Stephen King.

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June 2, 2023

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Rob Savage

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Chris Messina, Sophie Thatcher, David Distmalchian

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The Boogeyman is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by Rob Savage from a screenplay by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman, based on the 1973 short story of the same name by Stephen King.

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Olivia Cooke to Play a Nun in Horror Film ‘Visitation’

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Horror has been one of the most profitable genres in recent years due to its low cost to produce scary pics while constantly drawing in audiences. Pair that theory with a fresh star like one from HBO’s House of the Dragon and you might have a hit on your hands. That’s exactly what director Nicolas Pesce (The Grudge, Eyes of My Mother) aims to do with his latest horror film as Deadline is reporting that Olivia Cooke (House of the Dragon, Ready Player One) will lead Visitation

Visitation will follow a 14-year-old girl named Maria who is sent away to live with nuns while her mother is dying of an illness, however, her stay at the monastery quickly takes an eerie turn as one of her caretakers starts to be enamored with her for all the wrong reasons. Cooke is set to play a nun who is central to the story, but further character details are under wraps for now. Cooke will be joined in the film by other cast members Isla Johnston, Alfie Allen, Penelope Wilton and Stephen Rea.

Cooke is best known for her role as Alicent Hightower in the new hit HBO fantasy/drama House of the Dragon. She has also appeared in supporting roles for indies such as Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and Sound of Metal as well as supporting roles in blockbusters such as Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One. Cooke will next appear in the thriller, Mother’s Milk alongside Hilary Swank and Jack Reynor. Alfie Allen is also no stranger to the Game of Thrones universe as he starred as Theon Greyjoy in the HBO series. He most recently appeared in the MGM+ show SAS Rogue Heroes. While Johnston played the younger version of Beth Harmon in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit and Rea most recently appeared alongside Emily Blunt in the Amazon series, The English but is best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 1992’s The Crying Game.

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Renfield | Official Trailer | Universal Pictures

Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum.

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April 14, 2023

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Chris McKay

Cast:

Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina

Plot Summary:

Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum.

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