The Nightmare on Elm Street left viewers with goosebumps as they watched Freddy Krueger murder his victims, branding it one of the scariest horror films of all time. The evil spirit of a child killer returns for revenge after being killed by his victims’ parents. Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth hidden by her parents as she and her friends become targets of the spirit, known for his bladed glove in their dreams. Krueger goes on to murder his victims in their dreams, causing their deaths in the real world as well. The film franchise, created by Wes Craven in 1984, continues to frighten fans over the last 40 years.
Where the cast of Nightmare on Elm Street are now as iconic slasher film celebrates 40th anniversary
THE NIGHTMARE on Elm Street left viewers will goosebumps as they watched Freddy Krueger murder his victims.
It’s been branded one of the scariest horror films of all time – as the the evil spirit of a child killer returns for revenge, after he was killed by his victims’ parents.
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The Nightmare on Elm Street has been branded one of the scariest horror filmsCredit: Alamy
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Robert Englund played serial killer Freddy KruegerCredit: Alamy
Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth hidden by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit – known for his bladed glove in their dreams.
Krueger goes on to murder his victims in their dreams, causing their deaths in the real world as well.
The film franchise, created by Wes Craven in 1984, has been a hit with horror buffs and continues to frighten fans over the last 40 years.
But where are the real stars now?
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JOHN SAXON – LT. DONALD ‘DON’ THOMPSON
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He played Lt. Thompson in 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm StreetCredit: Alamy
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Actor John Saxon sadly passed away in 2020Credit: Getty
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He also returned for 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3Credit: Alamy
The actor and martial artist was best known for his work in westerns, action films and horror movies.
He played Lt. Thompson in 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street and in 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3.
John’s onscreen career began in the mid-1950s with a couple of uncredited roles, as well as a guest-starring episode of TV series Medic and a few crime-dramas, including Running Wild and The Unguarded Moment.
His most recent project was the 2017 comedy The Extra, which centered on a bad boy movie star who decided to work as a film extra as a prank.
John played the character of Victor Vallient in the flick.
The Brooklyn, New York native was best known for starring as Roper in 1973’s Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee.
He was nominated for a Golden Globe, in the category of Best Supporting Actor, for his portrayal of a Mexican bandit named Chuy in 1966’s The Appaloosa, which also starred Marlon Brando.
John sadly passed away in 2020 at the age of 83.
His wife Gloria said pneumonia was the cause of death, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
AMANDA WYSS – TINA GRAY
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Amanda played Tina Gray – the first victim of FreddyCredit: Alamy
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The actress has barely aged a dayCredit: Getty
Forty years ago actress Amanda played Tina Gray in A Nightmare on Elm Street, becoming the first victim of disfigured serial killer Freddy Krueger.
The terrifying villain haunted her dreams, slashing her nightwear with his sharp claws during one nightmare, before finishing her off as she dozed at her own sleepover.
Now 63, American actress Amanda has barely aged a day from those frightful early years on screen.
But that’s not to say she’s forgotten about her time in the slasher flick. Just weeks ago she reunited with the rest of the cast – including Freddie actor Robert Englund – to celebrate its milestone anniversary.
And she’s also a regular on the Comic Con circuit, with the film maintaining a massive fanbase.
Back in 2018, she discussed its enduring legacy though admitted she’s only seen it once or twice.
She told Exit 6 Film Festival: “I’ve only seen the film once or twice, because I don’t usually watch myself that often, but filming it was a really interesting experience and we knew we were making a really interesting piece of film.
“That death scene is on the 100 greatest movie deaths of all time. It’s been on the Academy Awards twice, it’s been used in movies and TV shows constantly, so I feel really lucky how it’s turned out to be and I’m totally grateful for it!”
ROBERT ENGLUND – FREDDY KRUEGER
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The actor is now 77 and has appeared in a number of films and TV showsCredit: Getty
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Freddy Krurger gave viewers nightmares in real life after watching the spooky flickCredit: Alamy
Robert is an actor and director who is best known for his role as the serial killer, Freddy Krueger, in the Nightmare on Elm Street film series.
He has also starred in films such as Stay Hungry, A Star Is Born, Buster and Billie, and Big Wednesday.
Robert landed a similar terrifying role as Victor Creel in Stranger Things Season 4.
In an interview with IGN, Matt and Ross Duffer, who are the creators, writers, and directors of the show granted an interview with IGN, expressing their excitement at having Robert Englund play the role of Victor Creel.
In the interview, Matt Duffer stated: “The fact that he came to us in a season that’s so deeply inspired by the Nightmare series and by his performance, especially in those movies, it felt like fate. It felt like, okay, this is meant to be.”
As of May 2022, Robert Englund has an estimated net worth of about $16million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
His main source of wealth is said to from his career in the movie industry as an actor and director.
He also earns income from brand endorsements and sponsorships.
RONEE BLAKLEY – MARGE THOMPSON
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Ronee Blakley played Marge Thompson in the horror flickCredit: Alamy
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She is now a producer and singer-songwriterCredit: Getty
She is an American actress, singer-songwriter and producer – but many will remember her as Marge Thompson in the horror flick.
Prior to landing that role, she played country superstar Barbara Jean in Robert Altman’s 1975 film Nashville.
Ronee, 78, also performed roles in Walter Hill’s The Driver in 1978.
Her talents extended to the stage where she starred on Broadway in 1982’s Pump Boys and Dinettes.
She was married to German filmmaker Wim Wenders from 1979 to 1981.
Ronee released her 2009 album, River Nile, following a trip to Egypt and went on to star and direct 2012 film Of One Blood with her daughter.
JOHNNY DEPP – GLEN LANTZ
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Johnny Depp played Glen Lantz, who was the boyfriend of Nancy ThompsonCredit: Alamy
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The actor is one of Hollywood’s most famous starsCredit: Getty
Johnny Depp, 61, is a name known by millions of followers around the world thanks to his movie star status.
He spent most his childhood in the town of Miramar, Florida, where his father worked as a civil engineer and his mother as a waitress and homemaker.
He dropped out of high school and joined a rock band called The Kids, before moving to LA at the age of 20 and shot to fame playing Tom Hanson in TV series 21 Jump Street in 1987.
JOHNNY’S MOST FAMOUS MOVIES
Throughout his 40-year career, Johnny has taken on “larger-than-life” roles.
We look at some of his most famous appearances below.
Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984 – This horror film represented Depp’s first major cinematic appearance.Platoon, 1986 – Depp starred in a supporting role in Oliver Stone’s Vietnam War film.21 Jump Street, 1987-1989 – Depp got his big break and shot to fame in this TV series, and he became a teen idol in the role of undercover cop Tommy Hanson.Edward Scissorhands, 1990 – Johnny played the title role in this award-winning movie.Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 1998 – Depp played Raoul Duke in this adaptation of Hunter S Thompson’s classic.Pirates of the Caribbean franchise (2003 to present) – Johnny is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the blockbuster pirate series.Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 2005 – Depp starred as Willy Wonka in this colourful Tim Burton classic.Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 2007 – Depp stars as the villainous Victorian barber in another Burton-directed blockbuster, which scooped up an academy award for best production design.Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, 2018 – Johnny played Gellert Grindelwald in this fantasy film in a star-studded cast including Jude Law and Ezra Miller.Fantastic Beasts 3 – in production in 2020, but Depp has been fired after filming just one scene.
Depp has two children with ex Vanessa Paradis.
Lily-Rose, 23, has modelled for Vogue and appeared in four films so far.
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Johnny has appeared in a string of hit films taking on ‘larger than life’ rolesCredit: Getty
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