Wes Craven, the character’s creator, has openly stated in interviews that Freddy’s initial concept was precisely that of a molester – a character who embodied the most real and repulsive form of evil.

Freddy Krueger used to be such a fun guy. Sure, he wore a ratty sweater, had a complexion like a blister-covered relief map, repeatedly invaded people's dreams, then shoved his deadly finger knives ...

Gaby Shedwick is a senior author for Collider, joining in December 2023. During her undergraduate Sociology degree at the University of Warwick, she found a real love for horror cinema, writing her ...