Freddy Krueger
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
The lore
A child killer burned alive by Springwood parents returns in their kids’ dreams, where he is the one in control.
The look
- Red-and-green striped sweater
- Brown fedora
- Burn makeup
- Bladed glove
Behind the screams
Craven drew on news stories about young men who died after refusing to sleep, and named Freddy after a childhood bully. The sweater’s red and green were reportedly chosen because the colors clash for the eye. The film’s success built New Line Cinema.
Credits
- Created by
- Wes Craven
- Brought to life by
- Robert Englund
