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This Terror Classic Doesn't Deserve a Remake, Says Film's Protagonist

In an interview with Bloody Disgusting, Robert Englund, the original Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, prefers potential remakes or reboots to skip directly to Nightmare on Elm Street 3 or even start with a prequel, focusing on setting up the story before Nancy and Tina's tale, and suggests Doug Jones and Kevin Bacon as top choices for Freddy Krueger's successor.

Ahmed Hassan · 2 min read

Englund's Proposal: Revamping Nightmare on Elm Street Post-2nd Film or Prequel Origin?

Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street launched a major horror series, widely beloved for its iconic villain, Freddy Krueger. While Krueger holds legendary status in slasher cinema, Robert Englund, the actor who portrayed him, is not enthusiastic about remakes. In an interview with Bloody Disgusting, Englund stated that if a new version is made, it should bypass the first two films. He recommended starting with A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, noting its introduction effectively recaps the series. Alternatively, he proposed following Tobe Hooper's series model by creating a prequel set before the events involving Nancy, Tina, and potentially Glen. When asked about his potential replacement as Krueger, Englund named Doug Jones and Kevin Bacon as his top choices.

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If you’re a fan of the Borderlands series, you won’t want to miss Bruno Pferd’s latest piece from October 8th, where he delves into the impressive European debut of Borderlands 4. Despite no official sales figures being released, industry sources are buzzing about how this new installment has not only outperformed its predecessor but also matched the sales of Ghost of Tsushima. Dive deeper into these exciting developments by checking out the full article Borderlands 4 Achieves Better European Debut Than Borderlands 3. For all you Nintendo enthusiasts out there, make sure to check out the latest buzz in our gaming community. Sophie Laurent’s article "Nintendo Releases Enigmatic Animated Teaser, Possibly for Pikmin 5" (published on October 7, 2025) dives into the mystery surrounding Nintendo's recent animated teaser. With subtle hints at the Pikmin franchise and plenty of speculation, this post is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the possibilities it presents. Head over to Nintendo Releases Enigmatic Animated Teaser, Possibly for Pikmin 5 to explore what this teaser could mean for future Pikmin projects! And for all you Battlefield 6 enthusiasts out there, Bruno Pferd over at Players for Life has just dropped the latest scoop on some major updates coming your way (published October 6, 2025). From revamped maps like Mirak Valley to weapon balance tweaks, this post covers everything EA is rolling out. Dive in to see what's in store and how it might impact your gameplay experience! Check it out EA Unveils Major New Features and Changes for Battlefield 6.

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