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- 1John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Heather LangenkampIn the chilling horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp) finds herself tormented by a monstrous figure in her dreams. This spectral menace, known as Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), wears a bladed glove and leaves a trail of terror in his wake. As teens in her town start dying mysteriously, Nancy realizes the peril is not confined to her nightmares. Directed by Wes Craven, this film weaves a web of psychological terror that blurs the lines between dream and reality. The movie was so impactful that it spawned a franchise of sequels, solidifying its place in horror cinema history.
2Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Miko HughesIn Wes Craven's New Nightmare, horror takes a meta turn. Heather Langenkamp, playing herself, is a retired actress famous for her role as Nancy Thompson in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. Her old nemesis, Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), transcends fiction and invades reality, terrorizing Heather and her family. Directed by Wes Craven himself, this self-referential film blurs the line between cinema and life, wrapping up the Nightmare series with an innovative twist. The movie boasts a unique blend of suspense and horror, which earned it a Saturn Award nomination for Best Horror Film.
3Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, Craig WassonIn A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, the infamous Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) returns to torment the youths of Springwood, Ohio. This time, his victims are a group of troubled teens at a psychiatric hospital. The narrative spotlights a young woman, Kristen Parker (Patricia Arquette), who possesses a unique ability to draw others into her dreams. She and the other patients band together under the guidance of returning character Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp). They form the titular Dream Warriors, using their dream powers to battle Krueger in his own realm. This horror flick is known for its inventive dream sequences and creative special effects, adding an extra layer of surreal terror to this third installment of the popular franchise.- #218 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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4Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Brooke BundyA Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is a 1988 American slasher fantasy film and the fourth film in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. The film was directed by Renny Harlin, stars Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox and Danny Hassel. It is the sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and is followed by A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. The film was released on August 19, 1988 to generally mixed to positive reviews, grossing over $49.3 million domestically, making it the highest grossing horror film at domestic box office released in the 1980s, and the most financially successful film in the franchise until the release of Freddy vs. Jason.- #298 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
- #161 of 396 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #38 of 122 onThe Best Movies Of 1988
5Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Danny HasselThe fifth installment of the popular franchise focuses on Alice (Lisa Wilcox), a survivor of the fourth, who believes Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) has been eliminated for good. She optimistically hopes to start a life with fellow survivor Dan (Danny Hassel). The nightmares begin soon enough, though, and Alice learns she is pregnant. When her friends start dying, Alice suspects that Freddy is using the fetus within her as a weapon. Can she fight the demon while protecting her unborn child?- #59 of 83 onThe Best Movies Of 1989, Ranked
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6Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert RuslerIn A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, the sinister specter of Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) returns to haunt the dreams of Jesse Walsh (Mark Patton), a teenager living in the former Elm Street house. As sleep becomes a battleground, Jesse is tormented by nightmarish visions and a terrifying transformation looms. His girlfriend Lisa (Kim Myers) must unravel the mystery of Freddy's revenge before it consumes Jesse completely. This horror sequel, steeped in suspense and unexpected twists, delves deeper into the twisted realm of dream-stalking Freddy.- #301 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
- #186 of 396 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #235 of 279 on'Old' Movies Every Young Person Needs To Watch In Their Lifetime
7Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Monica KeenaIn the cross-genre horror film Freddy vs. Jason, iconic movie monsters Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) and Jason Voorhees (Ken Kirzinger) come to life in a terrifying clash. As the denizens of Elm Street find their dreams hijacked by Freddy, they realize that their only hope lies in summoning Jason, the infamous slasher of Camp Crystal Lake. The plot thickens as these two titans of terror battle each other, leaving a trail of fear and destruction in their wake. Directed by Ronny Yu, this movie intertwines elements of supernatural horror with slasher tropes, creating a unique cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre. Despite its spine-chilling theme, Freddy vs. Jason is characterized by an undercurrent of dark humor, adding an unexpected twist to this classic tale of good versus evil - or more accurately, evil versus evil.More Freddy vs. Jason
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8Robert Englund, Lisa Zane, Shon GreenblattIn Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, the infamous Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) returns to torment the town of Springwood. Striking fear into the hearts of its residents, he manipulates their dreams with a ruthless efficiency that sends shivers down the spine. However, his reign of terror is challenged by the arrival of a mysterious teenager (Shon Greenblatt), who holds the key to his destruction. As the battle wages on in both reality and dreamland, viewers are left questioning - will this truly be Freddy's final nightmare or just another chapter in his horrifying legacy? A quintessential horror flick, this film weaves an intricate narrative of suspense and dread, captivating audiences with its chilling plot twists and unforgettable characters.
9Wishmaster
Tammy Lauren, Andrew Divoff, Robert EnglundA gemologist (Tammy Lauren) unwittingly frees an evil genie (Andrew Divoff) that plays deadly tricks on her friends and acquaintances.More Wishmaster- #302 of 396 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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10Joel David Moore, Tamara Feldman, Deon RichmondBen (Joel Moore) and Marcus (Deon Richmond) are college students in New Orleans, enjoying Mardi Gras, when they decide to go on a boat tour of an allegedly cursed bayou. Meeting up with several other tourists, including quietly beautiful Marybeth (Tamara Feldman), they are entertained by their guide Shawn (Parry Shen), who regales them with tales of a ghostly serial killer who wanders the swamp. They laugh off the stories -- until someone, or something, starts picking off members of the group.More Hatchet- #340 of 396 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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- #60 of 115 onThe Goriest Horror Movies Ever Made (2023 Update)
11Molly Shannon, Bill Nighy, Robert EnglundThe Phantom of the Opera: The Motion Picture is a 1989 American horror film directed by Dwight H. Little and based on Gaston Leroux's novel of the same name. The film is a newer, gorier version of the classic 1910 tale, and has A Nightmare on Elm Street 's Robert Englund playing the Phantom. Christine Day is a young Broadway singer in New York City auditioning for a show, who comes across an old piece of music written nearly 100 years before by an unknown musician named Erik Destler. Destler, it seems, had made a pact with the devil so the world would love his music. The catch was Erik's face would be left horribly disfigured forever. Once Christine sings his music for an audition, she is hit with a sandbag. Thus follows a presumed flashback into the past roughly around 1881, where she was the star in the London Opera House. There, she is coached by a mysterious "Phantom" who will do anything to make his protégé a star, even if it means murder. Christine soon finds out that her teacher is in fact Destler, whom she comes to loathe.- 12Jared Leto, Alicia Witt, Rebecca GayheartIn Urban Legend, college students find themselves preyed upon by a mysterious killer who turns widely known urban legends into grisly reality. Natalie (Alicia Witt) is the central character, a student at Pendleton University, surrounded by friends Brenda (Rebecca Gayheart), Paul (Jared Leto), and Parker (Michael Rosenbaum). As the group unravels the truth behind these terrifying tales, they're plunged into an all-too-real nightmare. The suspense thriller, directed by Jamie Blanks, explores themes of folklore and fear in a modern academic setting. Will the students decipher the deadly pattern in time? A chilling narrative unfolds.
13Robert Englund, Lin Shaye, Giuseppe AndrewsGory but kitsch thriller set in the deep south about a gang of college kids on spring break who spend the night in the inappropriately named town of Pleasant Valley - a decision they will regret. Persuaded by the overzealous mayor to join them for the town's annual BBQ, the prospect seems hard to resist until they begin to disappear one-by-one in the most gruesome of fashions.
14Robert Englund, Jack Albertson, Barry CorbinThis film is a 1981 horror film directed by Gary Sherman, starring Melody Anderson and James Farentino. With a screenplay written by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, the movie was initially banned as a "video nasty" in the UK in the early 1980s, but was later acquitted of obscenity charges and removed from the Director of Public Prosecutions' list. The film was subsequently novelized by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro. In a 1983 interview with Starburst promoting Blue Thunder, O'Bannon disowned the film.
15Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals, Robert EnglundNice, normal-looking Leslie Vernon (Nathan Baesel) has an obsession with movie-style slashers like Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger. Leslie decides to follow in the footsteps of his heroes, and, ever the self-promoter, invites a documentary filmmaker (Angela Goethals) and her crew to follow him around as he constructs his own grisly legacy.
16Dee Snider, Kevin Gage, Brett HarrelsonA pierced and tattooed sadist, Captain Howdy (Dee Snider), trolls the Internet for naive teens, luring them to his home to torture and defile them. When Howdy kidnaps and tortures the daughter of police Detective Mike Gage (Kevin Gage), he is caught. Deemed insane, he is sent to an asylum but is released soon after, seemingly better. However, Gage knows it is only a matter of time before Howdy strikes again, and he's ready to unleash his own form of retribution when the time comes.
17Andrew Dice Clay, Wayne Newton, Priscilla PresleyTo the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane (Andrew "Dice" Clay) is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch (Gilbert Gottfried) hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.- #45 of 46 onThe 45+ Best R-Rated Parody Films
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18Robert Englund, Ted Levine, Daniel MatmorA laundry owner's (Robert Englund) employee falls victim to an ironing machine with a mind of its own.More The Mangler- #8 of 13 onThe Best Things About The Worst Stephen King Adaptations
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19Jenna Jameson, Tito Ortiz, John HawkesZombie Strippers is a 2008 American zombie comedy film written and directed by Jay Lee, starring Robert Englund, Jenna Jameson, and Tito Ortiz and distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film is loosely based on Eugène Ionesco's classic play Rhinoceros.
20Neville Brand, Mel Ferrer, Carolyn JonesDeep in the swamps of Louisiana, disfigured psychotic Judd (Neville Brand) manages a sleazy, decaying motel. Upon learning that one of his guests is a prostitute, he promptly impales her with a pitchfork and tosses her to the crocodile that stalks the nearby waters. This is just the first in a series of slayings, and, as the croc's belly begins to bulge with victims, people grow suspicious. Outsiders begin to poke around the motel, but Judd simply sees them as more treats for his pet.More Eaten Alive- #29 of 42 onThe Best Horror Movies Set In Hotels
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21Susan Sarandon, Henry Fonda, Eileen BrennanThe Great Smokey Roadblock is a 1977 comedy drama film written and directed by John Leone.
22Boogeymen: The Killer Compilation
Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Robert EnglundBoogeymen: The Killer Compilation is a horror compilation video released in 2001 by FlixMix. Marketed as "The Killer Compilation," the film consists of seventeen scenes from notable, revolutionary horror titles, along with short screens describing the apropos villain.
23Jeff Goldblum, Jacqueline Bissett, Charles BronsonSt. Ives is a 1976 American action film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Charles Bronson.
24Robert EnglundDance Macabre is a 1992 horror film written and directed by Greydon Clark.- 25
Killer Tongue
Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Melinda Clarke, Robert EnglundKiller Tongue is a 1996 comedy horror film written and directed by Alberto Sciamma. - 26Gene Simmons, John Stamos, VanityNever Too Young To Die is a 1986 B movie, starring John Stamos as Lance Stargrove, a young man who, with the help of secret-agent Danja Deering must avenge the death of his secret-agent father at the hands of the evil hermaphrodite Velvet Von Ragner.
27Robert Englund, Sebastien Roberts, Sarah AllenAn exterminator (Sebastien Roberts), a sheriff (Sarah Allen) and an entomologist battle deadly, bio-engineered wasps that turn their victims into drones.
28Trevor Matthews, Robert Englund, Rachel SkarstenJack Brooks (Trevor Matthews) develops major anger issues after he witnesses his parents' murder. Jack's girlfriend (Rachel Skarsten) is fed up and demands he attend anger-management classes. One night, while repairing pipes for his professor, Gordon Crowley (Robert Englund), Jack unintentionally unleashes a demonic evil that transformers Crowley into a monster. The evil spreads, transforming everyone in sight into monsters as well, and Jack must harness his anger in order to defeat them.
29Infidelity
Kirstie Alley, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Robert EnglundInfidelity is a 1987 television film directed by David Lowell Rich, and starring Kirstie Alley and Lee Horsley.
30Robert Englund, Pat Hingle, Gregory HarrisonThe Fighter is a 1983 drama film written by Jerome Kass and directed by David Lowell Rich.
