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- Robert Englund suggests that a potential revamp or reboot of the Nightmare on Elm Street series could bypass the first two films, starting with A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 due to its effective recap of the series.
- Englund proposes an alternative model for the series by creating a prequel set before the events involving Nancy, Tina, and potentially Glen.
- Englund expressed his opinion about potential replacements for Freddy Krueger, naming Doug Jones and Kevin Bacon as his top choices.
- Despite being associated with the iconic character of Freddy Krueger, Robert Englund is not enthusiastic about remakes of the Nightmare on Elm Street series.
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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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