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Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Nightmares (also known as A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series) is an American horror anthology television series that aired in syndication from October 8, 1988, until March 12, 1990. A spin-off from the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series, each episode is introduced by Freddy Krueger (played by Robert Englund, as in the films) and features two different stories. Eight episodes throughout the series feature Freddy Krueger as the main antagonist. The pilot episode, directed by Tobe Hooper, begins with Krueger's prosecution on child-murder charges.
The series was produced by New Line Television, and Stone Television. It was originally distributed by Lorimar-Telepictures. After Lorimar-Telepictures was acquired by Warner Bros. Television in 1989, Warner Bros. assumed syndication rights. In 1996, Warner Bros. acquired New Line Cinema holding both production and distribution rights.
Due to the murderous nature of Freddy Krueger, New Line Cinema opted not to develop a television series with a regular cast of characters interacting with Krueger continuously, as he would inevitably kill most of them, leaving no one left. Instead, the producers created an anthology series, featuring a new cast of actors for each episode.
Each episode tells a different story with dark or grim themes, set in the town of Springwood, Ohio, specifically on Elm Street, the same setting as the A Nightmare on Elm Street films. Although the Freddy Krueger character occasionally plays a role in the plot, most of the stories do not involve him directly. However, it is often hinted that Krueger indirectly influenced the desolate nature of the plotlines.
Similar to the Crypt Keeper in Tales from the Crypt, Krueger's primary function is to host the series. He appears in regular bumper segments, offering ominous or slapstick reactions to the episode's events, culminating in a quick and usually eerie epilogue at the end.
One unique element of the series is its two-tier story approach. Most episodes feature two different stories, each occupying the first and second halves of the episode. The second story usually builds on a character who played a minor or supporting role in the first.
Several episodes throughout the second season form mini-arcs, where the events of one episode are followed up and/or referenced in a later episode. For example, the episode "Interior Loft" was given a direct sequel, "Interior Loft-Later," and "Lucky Stiff" was followed up with "Easy Come, Easy Go."
Torrance High School was used as the filming location for Springwood High School, predating its use in later horror series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Nightmares (also known as A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series) is an American horror anthology television series that aired in syndication from October 8, 1988, until March 12, 1990. A spin-off from the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series, each episode is introduced by Freddy Krueger (played by Robert Englund, as in the films) and features two different stories. Eight episodes throughout the series feature Freddy Krueger as the main antagonist. The pilot episode, directed by Tobe Hooper, begins with Krueger's prosecution on child-murder charges.
The series was produced by New Line Television, and Stone Television. It was originally distributed by Lorimar-Telepictures. After Lorimar-Telepictures was acquired by Warner Bros. Television in 1989, Warner Bros. assumed syndication rights. In 1996, Warner Bros. acquired New Line Cinema holding both production and distribution rights.
Due to the murderous nature of Freddy Krueger, New Line Cinema opted not to develop a television series with a regular cast of characters interacting with Krueger continuously, as he would inevitably kill most of them, leaving no one left. Instead, the producers created an anthology series, featuring a new cast of actors for each episode.
Each episode tells a different story with dark or grim themes, set in the town of Springwood, Ohio, specifically on Elm Street, the same setting as the A Nightmare on Elm Street films. Although the Freddy Krueger character occasionally plays a role in the plot, most of the stories do not involve him directly. However, it is often hinted that Krueger indirectly influenced the desolate nature of the plotlines.
Similar to the Crypt Keeper in Tales from the Crypt, Krueger's primary function is to host the series. He appears in regular bumper segments, offering ominous or slapstick reactions to the episode's events, culminating in a quick and usually eerie epilogue at the end.
One unique element of the series is its two-tier story approach. Most episodes feature two different stories, each occupying the first and second halves of the episode. The second story usually builds on a character who played a minor or supporting role in the first.
Several episodes throughout the second season form mini-arcs, where the events of one episode are followed up and/or referenced in a later episode. For example, the episode "Interior Loft" was given a direct sequel, "Interior Loft-Later," and "Lucky Stiff" was followed up with "Easy Come, Easy Go."
Torrance High School was used as the filming location for Springwood High School, predating its use in later horror series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.