A Nightmare on Elm Street
"If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all."
Originally released in 1984. A Nightmare on Elm Street is a horror film. directed by Wes Craven.
Starring Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, and John Saxon
Synopsis
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (5,571 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$57M
31.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,800,000
- Revenue
- $57,004,513
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Smart Egg Pictures
- Media Home Entertainment
- Cinema 84
- The Elm Street Venture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street about?
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger,...
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was directed by Wes Craven.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was A Nightmare on Elm Street released?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was released on November 9, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
The main cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street includes Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Johnny Depp.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?
A Nightmare on Elm Street has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 5,571 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.