A Nightmare on Elm Street
If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.
19841h 31m7.3(5,850 votes)
Horror
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 hi…
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is a horror film directed by Wes Craven. It stars Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, and Robert Englund. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 5,850 votes.
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Director
Cast
Heather Langenkamp
Nancy Thompson
Johnny Depp
Glen Lantz
Robert Englund
Fred Krueger
Amanda Wyss
Tina Gray
Jsu Garcia
Rod Lane
John Saxon
Lt. Donald Thompson
Ronee Blakley
Marge Thompson
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Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street stars Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, and Amanda Wyss, and was directed by Wes Craven.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.
When did A Nightmare on Elm Street come out?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was released in 1984.
What genre is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a horror film.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?
A Nightmare on Elm Street holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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