A Nightmare on Elm Street
"Welcome to your new nightmare."
Originally released in 2010. A Nightmare on Elm Street is a horror/mystery film. directed by Samuel Bayer.
Starring Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, and Jackie Earle Haley
Synopsis
Teenagers Nancy, Quentin, Kris, Jesse and Dean are all neighborhood friends who begin having the same dream of a horribly disfigured man who wears a tattered sweater and a glove made of knives. The man terrorizes them in their dreams, and the only escape is to wake up. But when, one by one, they start dying violently, the friends realize that what happens in the dream world is real, and the only way to stay alive is to stay awake.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2,849 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$115.7M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rooney Mara
as Nancy Holbrook
Kyle Gallner
as Quentin Smith
Jackie Earle Haley
as Freddy Krueger
Katie Cassidy
as Kris Fowles
Thomas Dekker
as Jesse Braun
Kellan Lutz
as Dean Russell
Clancy Brown
as Alan Smith
Connie Britton
as Dr. Gwen Holbrook
Lia D. Mortensen
as Nora Fowles
Julianna Damm
as Little Kris
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $115,665,418
Production Companies
- Platinum Dunes
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street about?
Teenagers Nancy, Quentin, Kris, Jesse and Dean are all neighborhood friends who begin having the same dream of a horribly disfigured man who wears a tattered sweater and a glove made of knives. The...
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was directed by Samuel Bayer.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was A Nightmare on Elm Street released?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was released on April 30, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
The main cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street includes Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Jackie Earle Haley, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?
A Nightmare on Elm Street has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 2,849 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.