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Nightmare on Elm Street is the only Elm street film that falls into the "really scary" category. A dead murderer returns in the dreams of the children of his old enemies, and torments them. Wes Craven tamps down the humour that would overtake the films and goes all out for shivers. There are several memorably surreal horror sequences involving tongued telephones and bottomless baths as Craven's unhealthy imagination runs riot. With Heather Langenkamp as the plucky Nancy, John Saxon and Ronee Blakely as her dim bulb parents, Amanda Wyss and young Johnny Depp as teen victims, and Robert Englund as "Fred" Krueger. -- Kim Newman
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By mxd10
Format:DVD
I already own both the Region 1 and Region 2 boxsets of the NOES series. So naturally, I was a little apprehensive about getting a third copy of this film on DVD. But it's a 2 disc special edition, and one of my favourite films of all time, so why not?
It was worth it. Not only are the picture quality and sound the best they have ever been, but the bonus features are amazing. There are a whole bunch of new interesting interviews and documentaries, featuring much of the cast and crew. There are lots of wonderfully insightful alternate scenes, including some nicely polished alternate endings. These are much better than the shabby black and white alternate endings from the Region 1 boxset. There are also some cool bloopers and behind the scenes shots.
There's also a nice new commentary track, FINALLY featuring Robert Englund. However, it's not a "real" commentary track, it's a bunch of interviews spliced over the top of the film. Sadly, this doesn't allow for any rapport between the various voices, they're not always talking about what is specifically happening, and it can be rather boring at times. Luckily, the original commentary is also included, so it redeems itself there.
There are some things missing, so this is not quite the "definitive" release. The deleted scenes from the trailer that didn't make it into the film, for one. But all in all, it's a very good release, and well worth getting.
It was worth it. Not only are the picture quality and sound the best they have ever been, but the bonus features are amazing. There are a whole bunch of new interesting interviews and documentaries, featuring much of the cast and crew. There are lots of wonderfully insightful alternate scenes, including some nicely polished alternate endings. These are much better than the shabby black and white alternate endings from the Region 1 boxset. There are also some cool bloopers and behind the scenes shots.
There's also a nice new commentary track, FINALLY featuring Robert Englund. However, it's not a "real" commentary track, it's a bunch of interviews spliced over the top of the film. Sadly, this doesn't allow for any rapport between the various voices, they're not always talking about what is specifically happening, and it can be rather boring at times. Luckily, the original commentary is also included, so it redeems itself there.
There are some things missing, so this is not quite the "definitive" release. The deleted scenes from the trailer that didn't make it into the film, for one. But all in all, it's a very good release, and well worth getting.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Ok, so this is never going to be recognised as one of the greatest films of all time but it certainly is probably one of the best and original horror films of the last 20 years. With Freddy Krueger, Wes Craven created the most famous film "Boogeyman" of modern times, with the infamous red and green sweater, the hat and of course, not forgetting THAT glove! The film itself centres around a group of teens who all begin to have the same nightmare about being stalked by a horrificaly burned man, with a glove with long sharp razors on the end. Then, in real life, dead bodies begin piling up. Before long, one of the teens realises she must confront this night demon before she ends up the next victim! Very, very dark, genuinly scary and very gory and violent, this is probably Craven's finest hour and while the acting isn't always first rate(apart from Robert Englund who is excellent as the demonic Freddy Krueger), the film is fast paced and really exciting. Watch out for the film debut role of Johnny Depp, as one of the nightmare plagued teens.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Nightmare on Elm Street - a true horror movie. Not only is this film a masterpiece but it introduces the infamous horror icon Freddy Kreuger. Freddy is a vile, disgusting, horrible, nasty, piece of work, which Craven has simply hit the nail on the head with. Freddy is a child murderer who was killed by the parents of Elm street but has came back to terrorise the children in the form of their dreams - or in this case, nightmares. The film scares the audience but leaves them wanting more, something which horror movies to date fail to achieve. Scences such as the tounge phone call and the bottomless bathtub have chilled audiences world wide. And the film has also probably one of the most best death scenes in horror to date. I'll let you find out that yourself. However, when it gets to something like Nightmare on Elm Street 37 the film becomes a pardoy of itself. And when you have got Freddy Kreuger rapping with three enormously obese black guys it becomes slightly less effective. However, Craven only directed the first and the last so he gets clear recognition for this work of horror art that has been terrorising our minds for years.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Though listed on Amazon as a single DVD, this is actually a 2 DVD set, though i reccomend you check with the market place sellers first to see if they have the right edition.
This 2 set DVD is amazing with tons of bonus content, from deleted scenes, alternate takes and the 3 alternate endings, including the fabulous "Freddy ending".
However, the famous much talked about scene, where Glen (johnny depp) raises from the bed after the blood fountain, is not included, strangely. A small snippet of Tina's drop to the bed (an alternate bloodier version), that was removed, is shown during the Making Of documntary.
All the deleted and alternate scenes are in fantastic quality. Disc one features the film, plus the option for commentry, deleted scenes and trailer. Disc two has alternate endings, trivia game and The making of which features more alternate takes.
As a huge fan of the ANOES series, I can certainly say this is a definitive DVD for any fellow fan.
Bonus features aside, the film is presented here in stunning remastered quality, looking lush.
This 2 set DVD is amazing with tons of bonus content, from deleted scenes, alternate takes and the 3 alternate endings, including the fabulous "Freddy ending".
However, the famous much talked about scene, where Glen (johnny depp) raises from the bed after the blood fountain, is not included, strangely. A small snippet of Tina's drop to the bed (an alternate bloodier version), that was removed, is shown during the Making Of documntary.
All the deleted and alternate scenes are in fantastic quality. Disc one features the film, plus the option for commentry, deleted scenes and trailer. Disc two has alternate endings, trivia game and The making of which features more alternate takes.
As a huge fan of the ANOES series, I can certainly say this is a definitive DVD for any fellow fan.
Bonus features aside, the film is presented here in stunning remastered quality, looking lush.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A classic that will have a long line of descendants. All the necessary elements are there to make a blockbusting horror film, a phenomenal scary movie. It concerns teenagers that are definitely in between desire and sex, both creating and nourishing in them fear and insecurity. The main characters are girls who are even more insecure and more fragile in their sexual fantasms and fears. Then the film systematically blurs the limits between reality and dream, reality and nightmare. It is one fundamental human fear that has been with humanity since the first homo sapiens ever appeared on this earth : the fear that what you imagine or just plain see in your mind may be just as real, even if virtual, as reality. Virtual reality is the other side of the living coin and it is so simple to toss it over. Then you get into smaller elements like underground airless and lightless corridors. Nerverending furnaces that leak and steam around. Snakes, bugs and other creepy crawly monsters. Then the film can center its focusing eye onto the essential element that is going to shine bright on the background of fearful and frightening people and objects. It is the four long razor sharp metallic claws or nails that this Fred Krueger wears on his right hand. This handful of claws, this handful of expanded and deadly nails is the ultimate fear in itself : the hand that can crush you, choke you, strangle you, seize you, grab you, etc. The claws that can tear, cut, scratch, perforate, and do so many other actions. Then you just have to add some blood, some metallic shine, some rust, and some sharp sound and the trap is ready and your soul can fall in the hole and it does at the bottom of a bathtub or in the middle of a bed. Then the film is a neverending story.... Read more ›
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One Two Freddies coming for You!
This is a unique Horror to say the least, sure some parts and ideas from this Movie, have inspired other Movies, or have even been ripped off. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Darren
5.0 out of 5 stars
A pure classic!
I am 39, so this was the one and only horror movie of my teens that was the most memorable for me!
My son (21) is now a fan and knows more about the making of this film... Read more
My son (21) is now a fan and knows more about the making of this film... Read more
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amazing
This is the first movie in the nightmare series, and it is the best. It introduces horrors greatest killer, Freddy.
Published 3 months ago by Liam
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Freddie
Just a good old classic horror film, with lots of blood & jumpy bits & a very young Johnny Depp
Published 3 months ago by Sarah
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The man who haunts your dreams.
Being a fan of horror films, this film was one of those gems that tended to stick in the mind long after you have seen it, especially a young and impressionable child growing up in... Read more
Published 5 months ago by The B Kenzer
5.0 out of 5 stars
1, 2, Freddy's coming for you!
Love the film, love the story. An absolute classic and bought to add to my DVD collection.
If you haven't seen it, you should. Horror at it's best!
If you haven't seen it, you should. Horror at it's best!
Published 5 months ago by d_lites_
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Published 6 months ago by amber
2.0 out of 5 stars
This version is out of sync.
The worst thing about this release is that for about 10-15 minutes the film is out of sync with the sound. Read more
Published 7 months ago by W. Musson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Whatever you do, don't fall asleep.
This movie was good.
It's about a man that kills teens in their dreams but one girl tries to fight back against him. Read more
It's about a man that kills teens in their dreams but one girl tries to fight back against him. Read more
Published 7 months ago by William10
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nancy in Terrorland
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a credit to the horror genre; Poe might have envied this macabre masterpiece. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jack Heslop
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