Krueger.
Its funny what we remember from our childhood, be that cable TV, to Mario, to McCain microwave chips and of course Pizza Hut delivery.
Yes at a tender age me and my childhood friend stayed up late, ordering Pizza from his mums credit card, idolising American Wrestlers and definitely watching horror movies.
From Child’s Play with a murderous doll to the Stephen King adaptations we watched them all, rolling around laughing and of course hiding behind the sofa.
But…there was one character who I met that remained throughout my teens, a character I just couldn't shake from my memories, nightmares and overall imagination.
Freddy Krueger.
Testament must be paid to the creative and production genius of Wes Craven, a movie maker and film director of the highest calibre. His movies always have key elements that ring true throughout the cast, crew and production sites…fascinating story telling.
One thing that always gripped me about the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise was Wes Cravens pure ability to nurture his ideas into full being, to create worlds and visions that not only the audience buys into but also the people associated with the movie. I have always been dumbfounded with Robert Englunds fascination with Freddy Kruger on so many levels, the bad guy, the psychopath, the murderer and the potential of his character having elements of a back story.
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All compelling notions thrust into a 10 year old psyche whilst wolfing piping hot Pizza Hut slices…the mind boggles, but it was a hell of a lot of fun and I would not have changed a thing. To this day I look at Horror movies as a great vehicle to build characterisation, atmosphere and of course storytelling to an audience.
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Roll forward to 2024 and a lifetime has been lived.
The distant memories of Cable TV nights are literally minuscule thoughts that have a tinge of remembrance, Pizza Hut has changed, Hulk Hogan still looks old and McCain microwave chips would probably be considered child abuse. However a unique opportunity has popped up at my local cinema tonight…a screening of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” a chance to relive childhood memories, a chance to enjoy a Halloween treat and of course re-acquaint with an old friend.
Freddy Krueger.
The same guy who invaded so many of my childhood dreams, etched onto my psyche has another chance of embracing me tonight. In the company of my wife (who has never met him) I have the chance to relive all those memories, all those scenes and all those absolute nightmares in one sitting.
What fun.
This small article will be a beautiful test of time, a transformation from the late 80’s/early 90’s and transporting us into present day. As I travel to the cinema with my wife this evening i’ll be considering all the notions and feelings for PART 2.
As we know with every good Horror Movie…there must be a sequel.
