One Of The Most Significant Films Of The 1980's. One Of The Greatest Horror Films Ever Made.

Rating: 9/10 (28 May 2020)

If you haven't seen this film, stop what you are doing and schedule a time to watch it (preferably, at night). Not only is 'Elm Street' a horror classic and in EVERY top horror list, but it is also a great film by any other standard used to judge film. The directing is amazing, and Freddy is somehow a believable fantasy.
RealReview Posting Scoring Criteria:
Acting: 1/1;
Casting: 1/1;
Directing: 1/1;
Story: 1/1;
Writing/Screenplay: 1/1;
Total Base Score = 5
Modifiers (+ or -):
Originality: +0.5 (Although 'The Boogie Man' is not a totally original idea, this was the best application of the idea on film.);
Cinematography: +0.5 (I like the intro credits being in a different scale. Wes Craven also shot a lot of scene with cameras below the action, which was an interesting stylistic choice.);
Standout Performances: +2 ( Robert Englund , Heather Langenkamp );
Cultural Significance: +1 (Everyone knows Freddy Kruger.);
Total RealReview Rating: 9