Freddy's Coming Back to the Multiplex
Filed under: Classics, Horror, New Line, Fandom, Home Entertainment, Movie Marketing
Big fan of Freddy Krueger but way too young to have enjoyed his debut on the silver screen? (How I envy you.) Well here's some good news: On September 20th & 21st, Wes Craven's original A Nightmare on Elm Street just might be playing at a multiplex near you, complete with a brand-new digital upgrade AND a little featurette called "Freddy's Best Kills."These screenings are, of course, promotional events for New Line's upcoming Elm Street Special Edition (which streets on September 26th), but if you're a horror fan who really enjoys the moviegoing experience, I highly recommend you buy a ticket or two. (DVDs are awesome and all, but there's nothing like seeing Freddy on the big screen!)
I've already snagged a pair of tickets to a Philadelphia screening, despite the fact that, yes, I was in attendance during Freddy's first opening weekend way back in 1984. That scene where Fred's arms get all stretched out and elongated ... yeah, that gave me nightmares for about a week. Plus, hey, it's a chance to see Johnny Depp's cinematic debut -- right before he gets sucked into Freddy's hell-bed!
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8-16-2006 @ 9:15AM
ihatemovies said...
Now if we could just get a theatrical re-release of Private Resort, starring Depp and Rob Morrow. ;-)
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8-16-2006 @ 11:12AM
Peter said...
Thanks for the heads up, I'll definitely be catching this on the big screen. And yes, I missed its original opening weekend. Something to do with me not being alive at the time.
:'(
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8-16-2006 @ 1:07PM
Lizzie said...
I also wasn't alive to see the original opening weekend. And the only version of Nightmare on Elm Street I saw was an edited one on AMC. So, this totally kicks ass.
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8-16-2006 @ 2:22PM
Bugzy said...
This is awesome but i doubt ill get to c it cuz i live in south cack...and nothin special ever happens down this way...im prolly gonna have to travel ab 250 miles jus to catch it...oh an i didnt get to see the original either...wasnt born till ab 4 yrs afterwards...
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