Paramount is developing a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie based on Wes Craven's original screenplay, bringing Freddy Krueger back to theaters.

Like Weapons, Wes Craven’s original A Nightmare on Elm Street was a massive hit. When it hit theaters in 1984, producers were immediately excited over the unlockable possibilities of its universe.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. And the actor — who played Freddy Krueger in 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street and seven subsequent sequels — is totally thrilled ...

There are very few horror villains that have such an iconic and cultural imprint as that of Freddy Krueger. Since his introduction in Wes Craven's 1984 masterpiece, Freddy has haunted generations with ...