"A Nightmare on Elm Street" is a classic 1984 horror film directed by Wes Craven. The movie follows the tale of four teenagers living in the fictitious town of Springwood, Ohio. The teenagers are tormented and murdered in their dreams, and thus in reality, by a deceased child murderer named Freddy Krueger. Freddy, with his iconic razor glove and burned, disfigured face, becomes an infamous figure in the nightmare of the kids. He hunts them down one by one, in their dreams where they are helpless, thus causing their deaths in reality.

The film had a significant impact on cinema history, in particular, revolutionizing the horror genre. It combined the supernatural elements with psychopath slasher horror in a suburban setting, introducing a new layer of fear and tension. Its originality and successful execution established a successful franchise and resulted in numerous sequels. Most notably, it introduced the character of Freddy Krueger, played by Robert Englund, who became one of the most recognizable figures in the horror genre. The impact was so profound that it marked the rise of New Line Cinema, often referred as "The House that Freddy Built".