Freddy Krueger

Frederick Charles Krueger

**Frederick Charles Krueger**, or publicly better known as **Freddy Krueger**, is a serial killer and the titular main antagonist of the *A Nightmare on Elm Street* franchise, and the titular main antagonist of the crossover film *Freddy vs Jason*. He was a child killer in life, and in death, a malevolent dream demon who killed his victims in their dreams. He eventfully became well-known for the sick pleasure he displays while targeting children.

He was portrayed by Robert Englund.

## Parodies and homages

### *Robot Chicken*

Freddy has appeared in some *Robot Chicken* episodes, one of which he is in the *Big Brother* show alongside Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Ghostface, Pinhead, and Leatherface. Freddy wanted Ghostface voted out because he shrunk his sweater, but apparently decided to evict Michael when Michael stabbed him multiple times (which merely annoyed him).

In another sketch, Freddy is seen as a typical male character with a loving wife and daughter. The daughter buys items like his signature hat and sweater. After constructing his bladed hand to help him scratch due to the itchy sweater, the daughter buys another gift, causing Freddy to go mad towards the School Bazaar. When he barges into the school wearing his glove and the school made gifts, the parents assume that Freddy is out to harm the children. When trying to calmly explain the situation, Freddy starts a fire, unable to escape. The three souls from hell approach him and offer him immortality, which he accepts to get him out of the mess he made. After asking for a second to take off the sweater and fedora, the souls state that it is done, locking Freddy in his current appearance. After complaining for a bit, the skit ends with him stating "At least I have my Complexion..."

### *The Nightmare Ends on Halloween*

Freddy also appeared in Chris .R. Notarile's fan video "*The Nightmare Ends on Halloween*", where Freddy, after his death in *Freddy vs. Jason*, is stuck in limbo, where he meets Michael Myers (whose mind is in limbo for most of the year, except on Halloween). He tries to get him to spread fear (much like he did with Jason), but Michael refused. When his mind became active, he began dreaming, causing Freddy to return, but Michael fought him. In the end, Freddy was cornered by Michael, Jason, and Leatherface, all of whom were sent by Pinhead to return Freddy to Hell. Freddy is torn apart by the three silent slashers, and is presumably taken to the Labyrinth in Hell.

### *The Simpsons ~ Treehouse of Horror IX*

Freddy appeared in the opening sequence in the *Simpsons* Halloween episode "*Treehouse of Horror IX*". He is seen watching TV on the couch with Jason, commenting on why the Simpsons are not at the couch yet.

### *Stan Helsing*

A parody of Freddy also appeared as an antagonist in the spoof movie *Stan Helsing*. He is named "**Fweddy**". He still attacks people in their dreams on Elm Street. He has a toothbrush on his glove. He was defeated when Stan took off his clawed glove, and ran out the door.

### *South Park*

Freddy also made an appearance in the *Imaginationland Trilogy* of *South Park* amongst the other evil imaginary characters.

He then appeared out of Imaginationland in "*Insheeption*", he made another appearance, with a different design. Apparently having retired and living in the mountains with his family, he refuses to help the government, not wishing to kill again. After they explain that innocent lives are at stake, he agrees to help, killing Woodsy Owl and rescuing Stan Marsh and Mr. Mackey. This version of him is arguably entirely different to the Imaginationland version who was truer to the film version.