In October 1988, 10-year-old Heather’s dreams came true with the debut of Freddy’s Nightmares, the (mostly) anthological television series centered on the town of Springwood and its most infamous resident, Freddy Krueger. While I don’t think it’s unfair to say the show has some rough edges to it, Freddy’s Nightmares still remains a historic moment for the horror genre, as it was the first time a horror icon transcended two popular mediums simultaneously. Just a few months before the debut of Freddy’s Nightmares, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master had just dominated cinemas during its theatrical run, which meant “Freddy Mania” was at a fever pitch within the world of pop culture, and fans couldn’t get enough of the wise-cracking, fedora-wearing dream stalker. And I was right there in the middle of it all, having the time of my young horror-loving life.
- 7/31/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
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