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Movie Info

Release Date: November 09, 1984
Runtime: 91 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (37)
Genres:
Horror
Budget: $1,800,000
Revenue: $57,004,513
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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94%
Tomatometer
76
76/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
5,649 votes
7.4/10
IMDb
289,853 votes
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A Nightmare on Elm Street

1984

"Fear sleeps while nightmares awaken."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Pesadilla en Elm Street? 🇫🇷 FR: Freddy 1? 🇩🇪 DE: Nightmare - Mörderische Träume? 🇵🇹 PT: A Hora do Pesadelo? 🇮🇹 IT: Nightmare - Dal profondo della notte? All international titles (37) →
Horror 91 min 7.4/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Budget: $1,800,000
Revenue: $57,004,513
Profit $55,204,513
ROI +3066.9% (31.7x)

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A Nightmare on Elm Street is directed by Wes Craven .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about A Nightmare on Elm Street

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  • The film's famous 'dream sequences' were achieved using a combination of practical effects and innovative camera techniques, including the use of rotating sets to create a disorienting environment for the characters.

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  • While filming, Heather Langenkamp, who played Nancy Thompson, suffered an injury when a prop door slammed on her hand; this incident was incorporated into the storyline as a plot point.

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  • Wes Craven, the director, faced significant challenges in securing the film's funding; he had to balance the film's darker themes with the expectations of production companies, leading to a unique blend of horror and psychological elements.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a T-shirt featuring a band called 'The Ramones,' which serves as a subtle nod to the punk culture of the 1980s, reflecting the film's contemporary setting.

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  • The film's success led to a franchise that includes multiple sequels and a crossover with the 'Friday the 13th' series, establishing Freddy Krueger as a cultural icon in the horror genre.

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