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Freddy Krueger: The Terror That Still Haunts
30 Oct
Summary
- Robert Englund first embodied Freddy Krueger in 1984.
- Jackie Earle Haley portrayed Freddy in the 2010 remake.
- Johnny Depp made his debut as Glen Lantz in the original.
Robert Englund first brought the terrifying Freddy Krueger to life in the 1984 film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street.' His chilling portrayal began when Englund recognized the character's silhouette in a mirror, realizing its potential for horror. For the 2010 remake, the role was reimagined and played by Jackie Earle Haley.
Heather Langenkamp, who portrayed Nancy Thompson in the original, confessed to being genuinely terrified of Englund in costume during filming. She described the initial encounter with Freddy in makeup as striking and inherently frightening, eliminating the need to act her fear. The 2010 remake saw Rooney Mara as Nancy Holbrook.
'A Nightmare on Elm Street' also served as the feature film debut for Johnny Depp, who played Glen Lantz, Nancy's boyfriend. Reflecting on his start, Depp credited director Wes Craven for the opportunity. In the 2010 remake, the character of Glen was reimagined as Quentin Smith, played by Kyle Gallner, who had a different fate than Depp's character.
