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Nightmare on Elm St (2010): You die in your dreams you die for real #13

This week, Richard and Angeles face their nightmares—literally—with A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), the controversial remake that tried to reintroduce Freddy Krueger to a new generation… and caught fire for all the wrong reasons. We break down this divisive entry scene by scene, from its attempt at a darker Freddy origin to its missteps in casting, script, and scares. Whether you love it, hate it, or love to hate it, this one’s got claws—and we’re digging deep. 🔥 In this episode: Full breakdown of A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Comparing Jackie Earle Haley’s Freddy to Robert Englund’s iconic version Visual effects, tonal changes, and remake fatigue Exploring Freddy’s backstory: too far or just enough? Viana’s Review Corner – Her raw take on trauma horror and overcooked slasher tropes Real Sponsor: Sinister Brew If you're brave enough to revisit this flaming-hot mess, we've got the gloves and the commentary ready. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession delivers weekly horror movie breakdowns, cult classics, deep takes, and fake ads worth slashing for. Subscribe and dream dangerously.
Broadcast on:
24 Jun 2024

This week, Richard and Angeles face their nightmares—literally—with A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), the controversial remake that tried to reintroduce Freddy Krueger to a new generation… and caught fire for all the wrong reasons.

We break down this divisive entry scene by scene, from its attempt at a darker Freddy origin to its missteps in casting, script, and scares. Whether you love it, hate it, or love to hate it, this one’s got claws—and we’re digging deep.

🔥 In this episode:

  • Full breakdown of A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

  • Comparing Jackie Earle Haley’s Freddy to Robert Englund’s iconic version

  • Visual effects, tonal changes, and remake fatigue

  • Exploring Freddy’s backstory: too far or just enough?

  • Viana’s Review Corner – Her raw take on trauma horror and overcooked slasher tropes

  • Real Sponsor: Sinister Brew

If you're brave enough to revisit this flaming-hot mess, we've got the gloves and the commentary ready.

🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession delivers weekly horror movie breakdowns, cult classics, deep takes, and fake ads worth slashing for. Subscribe and dream dangerously.

This week, Richard and Angeles face their nightmares—literally—with A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), the controversial remake that tried to reintroduce Freddy Krueger to a new generation… and caught fire for all the wrong reasons. We break down this divisive entry scene by scene, from its attempt at a darker Freddy origin to its missteps in casting, script, and scares. Whether you love it, hate it, or love to hate it, this one’s got claws—and we’re digging deep. 🔥 In this episode: Full breakdown of A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Comparing Jackie Earle Haley’s Freddy to Robert Englund’s iconic version Visual effects, tonal changes, and remake fatigue Exploring Freddy’s backstory: too far or just enough? Viana’s Review Corner – Her raw take on trauma horror and overcooked slasher tropes Real Sponsor: Sinister Brew If you're brave enough to revisit this flaming-hot mess, we've got the gloves and the commentary ready. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession delivers weekly horror movie breakdowns, cult classics, deep takes, and fake ads worth slashing for. Subscribe and dream dangerously.