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1. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
R | 91 min | Horror
Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove in their dreams, in which if they die, it kills them in real life.
Director: Wes Craven | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, John Saxon
Votes: 262,410 | Gross: $25.50M
2. Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
R | 97 min | Action, Horror
Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees return to terrorize the teenagers of Elm Street. Only this time, they're out to get each other, too.
Director: Ronny Yu | Stars: Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Kelly Rowland, Monica Keena
Votes: 127,257 | Gross: $82.62M
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
R | 96 min | Fantasy, Horror
A psychiatrist familiar with knife-wielding dream demon Freddy Krueger helps teens at a mental hospital battle the killer who is invading their dreams.
Director: Chuck Russell | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Craig Wasson, Patricia Arquette
Votes: 90,269 | Gross: $44.79M
4. A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
R | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
The spectre of a disfigured man haunts the children of the parents who murdered him, stalking and killing them in their dreams.
Director: Samuel Bayer | Stars: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Katie Cassidy
Votes: 107,444 | Gross: $63.08M
5. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
R | 87 min | Horror
A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.
Director: Jack Sholder | Stars: Robert Englund, Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler
Votes: 77,397 | Gross: $30.00M
6. A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
R | 93 min | Horror
Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.
Director: Renny Harlin | Stars: Robert Englund, Rodney Eastman, John Beckman, Kisha Brackel
Votes: 61,621 | Gross: $49.37M
7. New Nightmare (1994)
R | 112 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?
Director: Wes Craven | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Jf Davis, Miko Hughes
Votes: 64,161 | Gross: $18.09M
8. A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989)
R | 89 min | Fantasy, Horror
The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world.
Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Kelly Jo Minter, Danny Hassel
Votes: 50,649 | Gross: $22.17M
9. Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
R | 89 min | Fantasy, Horror
Dream-haunting Freddy Krueger returns once again to prowl the nightmares of Springwood's last surviving teenager, and of a woman whose personal connection to Krueger may mean his doom.
Director: Rachel Talalay | Stars: Robert Englund, Lisa Zane, Shon Greenblatt, Lezlie Deane
Votes: 50,970 | Gross: $34.87M
10. Jason Goes to Hell (1993)
R | 87 min | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Serial killer Jason Voorhees' supernatural origins are revealed.
Director: Adam Marcus | Stars: John D. LeMay, Kari Keegan, Kane Hodder, Steven Williams
Votes: 36,798 | Gross: $15.94M
11. Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
TV-14 | 45 min | Horror, Thriller
"Freddy's Nightmares" was a 1988 horror anthology series with "Freddy", the dream serial killer, hosting stories set in Springwood, USA.
Stars: Robert Englund, Mary Crosby, Todd Allen, Sandahl Bergman
Votes: 3,464
12. Dylan's New Nightmare (2023)
35 min | Short, Horror
Dylan's New Nightmare acts as an unofficial sequel to Wes Craven's: A New Nightmare, one of the most unique and high concept installments to the Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise. This ... See full summary »
Director: Cecil Laird | Stars: Miko Hughes, Dave McRae, Cynthia Kania, Ron Sloan
Votes: 338
13. Dead by Daylight (2016 Video Game)
M | Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught and killed.
Directors: Ashley Pannell, Dave Richard | Stars: David A.B., Zoey Alexandria, Michael Alvarez, Roxana B.L.
Votes: 1,836
14. Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 239 min | Documentary, Horror
Explore the origins of "dream demon" Freddy Krueger in this award-winning documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!
Directors: Daniel Farrands, Andrew Kasch | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Stacey Alden, Erika Anderson, Marshall Bell
Votes: 5,191
15. South Park: Imaginationland (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 67 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
In this never-before-seen Director's Cut, the doors of the world's imagination are thrown wide open and the boys of South Park are transported to a magical realm in their greatest odyssey ever.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Adrien Beard, Kathryn Howell
Votes: 10,420
16. Mortal Kombat (2011 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A reboot of the Mortal Kombat franchise with a retcon to the earliest periods in the series, featuring a multitude of game modes.
Director: Dominic Cianciolo | Stars: Ronald M. Banks, Dana Lyn Baron, Ed Boon, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Votes: 4,430
17. A Nightmare on Elm Street: Real Nightmares (2005– )
Horror, Thriller
Despite what some people may think, this is not another sequel, nor another bash at a television series. It's more of a game show. Freddy hosts and challenges contestants to face their ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Englund, Jerry Buys, Ronald Walter Barker, David Langill
Votes: 270
18. Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash (2011)
14 min | Short, Action, Horror
Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees team up to seek revenge on Ash Williams. Lucy's haunting nightmares of Freddy resurface as he persuades her to read from the Necronomicon while Jason ... See full summary »
Director: Trent Duncan | Stars: Maddie Bright, Ashley Brooke, Patrick Driggett, Adam Henrickson
Votes: 237
19. Freddy vs Ghostbusters (2004)
34 min | Short, Comedy
Every town has an Elm Street, and Denver is no exception. The man of your dreams crosses paths with the boys in gray--who will win the battle for 1980's supremecy?
Director: Hank Braxtan | Stars: J. Michael Weiss, Tim Johnson, Jason Cook, Bradley J. Roddy
Votes: 1,100
20. Halloween on Elm Street: Freddy Krueger Vs. Michael Myers (2021)
19 min | Short, Comedy, Horror
One year after Halloween: Back In Shape, Michael Myers is back in Haddonfield, but this time he's not the only one who came to the party. Freddy Krueger just found a new Elm Street.
Director: Conrad 2x | Stars: Fen Lo, Nicholas Lehman, Grant Yevrenian, Thomas Avona
Votes: 16
21. Krueger: Tales from Elm Street (2017)
40 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy
Before the Nightmare he was a real life killer
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Roberto Lombardi, Jessica Buda, Shannon McDermott, Shawn Parr
Votes: 76
22. The Nightmare Ends on Halloween II (2011)
8 min | Short, Drama, Horror
Freddy Krueger squares off in a savage battle against his peers Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, and Leatherface. Can Freddy survive this ordeal? Or will Pinhead reclaim Freddy's demonic soul?
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Roberto Lombardi, Kevin Lennon, Chris R. Notarile, Josh Rothman
Votes: 361
23. The Freddy Krueger Special (1988 TV Movie)
60 min | Horror, Music
MTV tie-in special for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) featuring v.j. Kevin Seal going in search of Freddy Krueger only to wind up in the maniac's clutches.
Stars: Alice Cooper, Don Dokken, Europe, The Fat Boys
Votes: 89
24. New Tale: The Demon of Elm Street (2019)
11 min | Short, Drama, Horror
The 6th and final installment to the prequel series, "Krueger: Tales from Elm Street", steps outside of Freddy's world (and into ours) as actor Roberto Lombardi finds himself being haunted ... See full summary »
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Roberto Lombardi, Diandra Lazor, Chris R. Notarile, Edward Kasper
Votes: 58
25. Freddy Vs. Jason Weigh-in Las Vegas (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 4 min | Short
One month before Freddy vs. Jason (2003) 's premiere, a weigh-in over at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel on the odds of winning for the two movie serial killers. Place your bets.
Stars: Michael Buffer, Sean S. Cunningham, Robert Englund, David Giammarco
Votes: 162
26. Krueger: A Tale from Elm Street (2011)
10 min | Short, Horror, Thriller
Set in the 1970's. After a rash of horrible killings, the alleged Springwood Slasher is finally arrested and brought to justice. But Lieutenant Donald Thompson wants more than evidence and ... See full summary »
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Roberto Lombardi, Shawn Parr, Gracie De La Rosa, Kevin Lennon
Votes: 251
27. Fat Boys: Are You Ready for Freddy (1988 Music Video)
6 min | Comedy, Horror, Music
Director: Harvey Keith | Stars: The Fat Boys, Mark Morales, Darren Robinson, Damon Wimbley
Votes: 184
28. The Nightmare Ends on Halloween (2004)
9 min | Short, Horror
Michael then wins the fight between evil and heads for Jason both happen to meet up and go at each other for years and years because they can never die.
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Richard Myles, Joe Davis, Erik David Barber, Danson
Votes: 192
29. DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: A Nightmare on My Street (1988 Music Video)
6 min | Short, Comedy, Horror
Official music video for "A Nightmare on My Street" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. In this spoof of the horror movie "Nightmare On Elm Street" Will is haunted by a killer dream demon named "Fred" who wants to team up with him.
Director: Scott Kalvert | Stars: Thomas C. Adams, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Will Smith
Votes: 122
30. Terrordrome: Rise of the Boogeymen (2015 Video Game)
Action, Horror
A tribute to the most popular horror movie icons of the 70's, 80's to 90's and for the first time all your favorite horror character are bound together in a unique fighting game.
Stars: Doug Bradley, Bruce Campbell, Jeffrey Combs, Brad Dourif
Votes: 31
31. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1989 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Horror
A teen sets out searching the houses on Elm Street for Freddy Krueger's bones. Once they are all collected, they must be thrown into the high school furnace to destroy Freddy once and for all.
Director: Brett Sperry
Votes: 256
32. Krueger: Another Tale from Elm Street (2013)
7 min | Short, Horror
In Springwood, long before he became a demon of dreams, Freddy Krueger stalked the streets under another name - The Springwood Slasher. A little girl will learn why she should never get into a stranger's car.
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Roberto Lombardi, Breanna Lakatos
Votes: 313
33. Krueger: A Walk Through Elm Street (2014)
6 min | Short, Drama, Horror
The origin story of Fred Krueger told from his own perspective.
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Roberto Lombardi, Vera VanGuard, Jacob Flowers, Andrea-Nichole Olivas
Votes: 194
34. Attitude for Destruction (2008 Video)
80 min | Comedy, Horror, Musical
A rock horror film; an epic tale of Sunset Strip-era metal, murder and mayhem. The GUNS N' ROSES-esque band HOLLYWOOD ROSES, fronted by vocalist DRAKE, is on the verge of super-stardom and ... See full summary »
Director: Ford Austin | Stars: Jed Rowen, Colby Veil, Simon Burzynski, Annmarie Lynn Gracey
Votes: 56
35. Krueger: The Slasher from Elm Street (2014)
9 min | Short, Drama, Horror
Fred Krueger has a secret. You don't want to know what it is!
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Roberto Lombardi, Danica Metzger, Jacob Flowers, Jessica Buda
Votes: 192
36. Freddy Krueger: Nightmare on Vape Street (2015)
1 min | Short, Action, Horror
Director: Frederic Blake | Stars: Chris Frank, Megan Lynn Gill, Paul Mcenery
Votes: 54
37. Before the Nightmares (2017)
34 min | Short, Horror
Nightmare On Elm Street fan-made prequel depicting Freddy Krueger as a mortal child murderer on Elm Street in the fictional town of Springwood. Someone has been murdering children, and Sgt.... See full summary »
Director: Brendan Wynne | Stars: Darrin Giossi, Joseph Mansur, Cate Welles, Shelly DeChristofaro
Votes: 6
38. Up All Night (I) (2020)
15 min | Short, Horror
Freddy is appearing everywhere. His presence in her dreams is becoming more violent and hostile every time he visits her. All she can do is stay awake but that is easier said than done and methods she uses aren't exactly the healthiest.
Director: Jeremy W. Brown | Stars: Rebecca Tarabocchia, Matt Shaw, Jason Brooks, Dustin Montierth
Votes: 193
39. Fan Film Saga Part 1: Icons of Horror (2013)
50 min | Horror
Director Russell, head of a secret government agency, is in search of the Necronomicon and makes a deal with Freddy Krueger to find the book and release its powers by spilling the blood of ... See full summary »
Director: Trent Duncan | Stars: Danny Zetwo, Cheyenne Hess, Moses Cantu, Patrick Bigham
Votes: 43
40. Horror Royale: The Series
Horror | Pre-production
Three of Horror's biggest titans of terror clash together in a low budget series.
Stars: Matthew S. Reid, Casey Martin, David J. Jimenez
41. Icons of Horror 3 (2021)
Short, Horror
Freddy Krueger wants to steal the Necronomicon from the Umbrella Corporation before Pennywise does. So Freddy seeks the help of Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees.
Director: Trent Duncan | Stars: Bjorn Backman, Kate Biddle, Jon Devlin, J.P. Edwards
Votes: 8
42. Forward to the past on Oviaz Street on Groundhog Day (2018)
8 min | Short, Fantasy
Directors: George Zhuzikasio Ali, Ivan Prokopovich | Stars: Ivan Prokopovich, George Zhuzikasio Ali
43.
Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
Episode:
A Family Affair
(1990)
TV-14 | 45 min | Horror, Thriller
After a man scorns his lover, he resorts to drastic measures to ensure that his family doesn't learn of their affair... but his plan hardly goes off without a hitch. Later, a man literally tries to cheat death.
Director: Keith Samples | Stars: Robert Englund, Gina Gallego, Kim Morgan Greene, Leonard O. Turner
Votes: 87
44.
Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
Episode:
Black Tickets
(1989)
TV-14 | 46 min | Horror, Thriller
A young couple elope in search of freedom, but find themselves trapped in Springwood.
Director: George Kaczender | Stars: Robert Englund, Brad Pitt, Kerry Wall, Karen Hensel
Votes: 139
45.
Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
Episode:
Bloodlines
(1989)
TV-14 | 45 min | Horror, Thriller
An escaped convict (Marc Alaimo) returns home to retrieve the money he hid from a bank robbery, and discovers his son is bitter and his wife (Sheree North) has lost her mind. Later, a ... See full summary »
Director: James Quinn | Stars: Robert Englund, Marc Alaimo, Ruth de Sosa, Chris Nash
Votes: 78
46.
Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
Episode:
Cabin Fever
(1989)
TV-14 | 46 min | Horror, Thriller
A jittery airline heir (Brett Cullen) finds himself on a flight to hell. Meanwhile a stewardess (Lezlie Deane) goes home with a charming passenger (Ted Demers) who may be too good to be true.
Director: Robert Englund | Stars: Robert Englund, Brett Cullen, Lezlie Deane, Ted Demers
Votes: 111
47.
Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
Episode:
Memory Overload
(1989)
TV-14 | 45 min | Horror, Thriller
In part one, an alcoholic professor helps a former student. In the second part, a woman's computer begins talking to her.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Robert Englund, Joseph Cali, Kyle Chandler, Alex Cord
Votes: 82
48.
Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
Episode:
Deadline
(1989)
TV-14 | 45 min | Horror, Thriller
A washed up newspaper editor is given the story of a lifetime. However he soon finds out that the newspaper tells the future and sees an article about him committing suicide.
Director: Michael Lange | Stars: Robert Englund, Page Hannah, Kimiko Gelman, Aaron Harnick
Votes: 107
49.
Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
Episode:
Do Dreams Bleed?
(1989)
TV-14 | 46 min | Horror, Thriller
A young football star begins to have nightmares about a serial killer called "The Springwood Chopper, "after finding his last victim. Each dream reveals more of the killer until he is ... See full summary »
Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Robert Englund, Damon Martin, Sarah Buxton, Jeff McCarthy
Votes: 145
50.
Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
Episode:
Do You Know Where Your Kids Are?
(1989)
TV-14 | 46 min | Horror, Thriller
In this follow-up to "Bloodlines", teenager Lisa agrees to swap babysitting duties with her friend, Heidi as a favor. She discovers that a relative who is locked in the family's cellar wants revenge - even invading her dreams to get it.
Director: Bill Froehlich | Stars: Robert Englund, Sharon Farrell, Courtney Gebhart, Chris Nash
Votes: 100