The fan film sequel/reboot, "Dylan's New Nightmare," is set to release on August 31, 2023, and features a new actor, Dave McRae, as Freddy Krueger, replacing the legendary Robert Englund. The film serves as an unofficial sequel to "Wes Craven's New Nightmare" and follows the son of Heather Langenkamp, played by Miko Hughes. Fans are encouraged to give McRae a chance, as the director assures that he embodies the character of Freddy Krueger. The release of this fan film may pave the way for an official Elm Street film in the future.
Screambox, the horror streaming service, has added three classic Robert Englund films to its lineup in celebration of the horror legend's 76th birthday. The films include A Nightmare on Elm Street, Night Terrors and The Mangler. The addition of these films paves the way for the SCREAMBOX Original documentary Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, which will premiere on June 6. The documentary follows Englund's career from his early days to his big break as Freddy Krueger and his current roles, featuring interviews with Englund, his wife, and fellow genre icons.
Robert Englund, who played Freddy Krueger in eight "Nightmare on Elm Street" films, says he won't play the horror icon again due to age and health issues. He thinks Kevin Bacon would be a good replacement for the role. Englund also believes that the franchise could be brought into modern times by incorporating technology and culture. He thinks the key to Freddy's character is that he is a child killer, not a child molester, as portrayed in the 2010 remake.
