A Nightmare on Elm Street streaming
Genre
Horror
Year
2010
Runtime
1h35

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A Nightmare on Elm Street

Fear will haunt your dreams on Elm Street

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Synopsis

In the 2010 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street, the peaceful dreams of the residents living on Elm Street turn into terrifying nightmares when they are haunted by a spectral character Freddy Krueger, who seeks revenge by killing them in their dreams. The storyline follows a group of teenagers who discover the dark secret of their shared past that binds them to this nightmare. As they struggle to stay awake and confront the malevolent Freddy, they unravel the mystery behind his origins and attempt to stop the murderous cycle before it consumes them all. With suspenseful sequences and chilling visuals, the movie delves into the depths of fear and the power of dreams in a gripping tale of survival against a relentless foe.

Cast

  • Jackie Earle Haley

    Jackie Earle Haley

    Freddy Krueger

  • Kyle Gallner

    Kyle Gallner

    Quentin Smith

  • Rooney Mara

    Rooney Mara

    Nancy Holbrook

  • Katie Cassidy

    Katie Cassidy

    Kris Fowles

  • Thomas Dekker

    Thomas Dekker

    Jesse Braun

  • Kellan Lutz

    Kellan Lutz

    Dean Russell

Reviews

A Nightmare on Elm Street released in 2010 received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a low rating of 14% with a consensus stating that the film lacked the energy and charisma of the original. IMDb rated it at a 5.2/10, highlighting the divisive reactions to the movie. Metacritic scored it at 35/100, indicating a generally unfavorable reception. Some reviewers praised the updated visual effects and Jackie Earle Haley's performance as Freddy Krueger, with his portrayal adding a fresh dimension to the iconic character. However, criticisms included the film's pacing, lack of originality, and failure to capture the creepy atmosphere of the original series. Overall, A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) struggled to live up to the legacy of its predecessor while attempting to bring a modern twist to the classic horror franchise.