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Fright-Tober Halloween film series: Nightmare on Elm Street

10/05/24
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm


Crosstown Theater
1350 Concourse Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104 United States

“A Nightmare on Elm Street,” released in 1984 and directed by Wes Craven, is a classic horror film that introduced the iconic character Freddy Krueger. The story revolves around a group of teenagers in the small town of Springwood who are haunted in their dreams by Freddy, a disfigured killer with a glove of razor-sharp blades. As Freddy begins to kill the teens in their sleep, their friend Nancy Thompson discovers that the murders are connected to a series of events involving Freddy’s past. To stop Freddy and save her friends, Nancy must confront her own fears and find a way to bring the vengeful spirit to justice. The film is known for its blend of supernatural elements and psychological terror, making it a landmark in the horror genre.

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