There are so many incredible films celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. 1984 was one of those pillar years for the industry. However, where horror is concerned, no film is as beloved asA Nightmare on Elm Street. TheWes Cravenclassic andFreddy Kruegerhave been enjoying new apparel collections,4K editionsandaction figures. NowMezco Toyzhas returned with their latest killer Freddy figure.
A part of Mezco’s LDD Presents Living Dead Doll line,Talking Freddy Krueger stands at 10-inches-tall and has five points of articulation. The figure features a brand-new head sculpt as well, with the famous slasher villain seen in his famous red and green striped sweater-dirty fedora combo. The fedora is even removable. However,the main draw here is the seven sinistercatchphrasesthis evil doll spits out from across thefranchise. This includes “Come to Freddy”, “You’re all my children now” and “Every town has an Elm Street”. This is Mezco’s second Freddy figure this year. The company has also released blood-soaked figures forChucky,GhostfaceandMichael Myersin recent months.
What’s ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ About?
The original film follows a group of high school friends in the seemingly innocent all-American town of Springwood. However, when Tina gets killed in her sleep, her boyfriend gets blamed for the ruthless attack. Yet it’s not that simple. Each of them starts seeing a mysterious figure in their dreams, Freddy Krueger, right before their own death. This leadsElm Street’sFinal Girl Nancy Thompsonto uncover their dark connection to Freddy and the tragedy that Springwood tried to cover up. If Nancy is going to survive, she’s going to have to become a warrior and become a master of her dreams to defeat the man of her nightmares. What makesElm Streethold up four decades later, besides Craven’s brilliant atmospheric direction, isthe authentically scary way dreams are presented. The unpredictable and random nature of our dreams is what Freddy preys on.The fearful unknown is perfectly captured in Craven’s sharp visuals. They’re also further emphasized by the film’s great cast ofHeather Langenkamp,Johnny DeppandRobert Englund. The latter of which helped make Freddy a pop culture icon. The franchise hasn’t had a film in almost 15 years, but all it takes isone scream-worthy entryfor Freddy’s power to be restored.
Where’s ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Streaming?
A Nightmare on Elm Streetis currently streaming onAMC+. The classic can also be pre-ordered on4K Blu-rayonGruv.com. Mezco’s Talking Freddy Krueger can be pre-ordered on theirwebsitefor $55 USD. The figure is set to ship between December 2024 and February 2025.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
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.
