A brilliant horror film!

Rating: Null/10 (13 August 2002)

Ok, so the plot is something like this...
A horribly burned man with a dirty hat and striped sweatshirt is terrorizing a group of friends on Elm Street. Only this isn't just any man, he has a glove with knives fastened on for fingers and he's trying to kill them in their sleep. How you ask? By entering their dreams at night and stalking them one by one. It's simple really, whatever happens to them in their dreams happens to them in real life. Scary as hell, huh?
You bet it is! I swear, Wes Craven is a genius. To come up with a concept so simple yet so unbelievably horrific at the same time. Not only is the burned bad guy (Freddy Krueger) gruesome enough to kill just by looking at him, but he's designed a set of knives attached to a glove on his right hand to do the dirty work. As the children of Elm Street start falling victim to Freddy Krueger, one girl must stand up and fight against the evil which claims her friends, or she will be next!
Leading the cast of great actors (including Johnny Depp in his first role) is the beautiful heroine, Nancy ( played by Heather Langenkamp). The curiously terrifying Freddy Krueger is played by the extremely talented Robert Englund (who also stars in the sequels).
There were many things that made this movie great. The acting and lightning were top notch. The death scenes were fantastic and there was enough blood to satisfy any horror fanatic. However, that's only the beginning. This movie isn't like the other stalk and slash films of its day (which by the way, I love and watch constantly), it attacks you in the one place you thought was safe, your bedroom! Picture this..you're falling wearily asleep, head rested on pillow, snuggled under layers of blankets. Sounds good huh? Nope, because the second you fall asleep Freddy will be ready to bring you to your nightmares!
So, where do you run? Where do you hide? Don't worry, you're safe. Just as long as you don't fall asleep!
Don't miss this movie! In fact go out and rent or buy it right now! You won't be disappointed but you might be scared! 10/10