Robert Englund talks about the Almost 'Nightmare' Prequel

Robert Englund has filled our nightmares for years as Freddy Krueger; but we never really got a back story on the demonic sandman.

However, there was an idea in the works. Robert talks about it in an article:

Titled First Kills, this Nightmare prequel would've shown how our favorite razor-bladed killer became the crazy monster we all know and love:

"There was a great kind of 'Portrait of a Serial Killer' kind of docudrama script around, where you see Freddy and his first kills and the courtroom scenes where these really horrible, terrible lawyers keep getting him off; great corrupt lawyers getting him off and then the vigilante parents. Finally in the climax, burning him alive, and maybe you see him manifest, and show up on Elm Street at the very end, where his sort of revenge, reign of terror would be hinted at."

Sounds interesting. I would have greenlit that flick vs the remake mess we were given.

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New Trailer: Nightmare On Elm Street 2010

This is a Michael Bay production so I'm weary, but it looks interesting

Maybe... I'll see it.

First Look at Freddy and the New Nightmare

Thanks IGN

Freddy Krueger has a New Nancy to Terrorize

Meet Rooney Mara...she is the new Nancy for the updated Nightmare on Elm Street.

Bloody Disgusting confirmed the news:

Bloody-Disgusting learned today that Rooney Mara (Urban Legends: Bloody Mary) is in final negotiations to star as the "average" teen protagonist in Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and Platinum Dunes' remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street, which begins lensing in Chicago early next month.

She will join the previously announced Jackie Earle Haley (Kreddy Krueger), Kyle Gallner (Quentin) and Thomas Dekker (Jesse) in the film being helmed by music video director Samuel Bayer.

She looks normal and not sexed-up. Almost like the original and classic, Heather Langenkamp (who I got to meet in Tempe 2 years ago).

So far, I like the new Freddy and Nancy.

IT'S TRUE! Jackie Earle Haley is Freddy Krueger!

Great Choice! Jackie will be 'the bastard son of 100 maniacs'

Variety reports:

Jackie Earle Haley is going to Elm Street, signing to star as iconic killer Freddy Krueger in New Line and Platinum Dunes' relaunch of "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing with John Rickard co-producing. Samuel Bayer will direct from Wesley Strick's script, with lensing set to begin next month in Chicago.

Now, this movie can be watchable...even with Michael Bay behind it

This Man could be the new Freddy Krueger

Some news for the Horror fans! Latino Review may be the first to break the news that Jackie Earle Haley could be Freddy Krueger!

Yep, that's right. Jackie Earle Haley, aka raspy-voiced Rorschach in Watchmen, is now in final talks to take over the role of serial killer Freddy Krueger in the 2010 reboot of A Nightmare on Elm Street. This news comes to us today from Bloody-Disgusting but if it sounds familiar that's because El Mayimbe first broke the Haley-as-Krueger rumor in February. But, much like the parents in the Elm Street movies never believe that their teens are being hunted by a ghoulish looking Freddy, nobody believed El Mayimbe back then.

Interesting choice, I can see it and it makes sense. He was great in Losin' it, The Bad News Bears, Little Children and Watchmen. Hopefully, the story will be good.

And speaking of Losin' it...

I had an odd crush on him back then