Obscure masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (6 August 2005)

This movie was a big horror hit in the mid '80 and spawned one of the most famous villains in the history of cinema the legendary Freddy Krueger.This movie is unforgettable,it plays in a very scary way on one of the biggest fear of the children:The boogeyman.The atmosphere is dreamy,we can't separate dreams from reality and Krueger is always hidden in shadows and is very creepy.This movie deals on teen and subconscious fears in a very clever way,and it's a pity that none of the sequels developed the psychological aspect deeply.The direction,the acting and the soundtrack are fantastic and the plot is very well written and original.If you want to see a horror movie with gives you a ride in the black abyss of the mind and the dreams watch Nightmare on Elm Street.You won't be disappointed.