The original movie A Nightmare on Elm Street directed by Wes Craven was released in theaters, introducing the character Freddy Krueger to the horror genre.
Principal photography for the original A Nightmare on Elm Street movie took place, primarily in Los Angeles, California.
Wes Craven developed the concept for A Nightmare on Elm Street inspired by newspaper articles about mysterious deaths during sleep and his own dreams.
Fred Krueger, known as Freddy, murders a group of children in Springwood, Ohio, before being captured and killed by angry parents.
The parents of Springwood's children burn Freddy Krueger alive after he is released on a technicality, believing he will no longer harm their children.
Teenager Nancy Thompson begins experiencing terrifying nightmares in which Freddy Krueger attacks her and her friends.
Nancy's friend Tina is brutally killed by Freddy in her dream, which causes her to die in real life from fear and trauma.
Nancy researches the history of Freddy Krueger and discovers the truth behind his murders and his parents' vigilante justice.
Nancy faces Freddy in her dreams using a plan involving booby traps to weaken and fight back against the dream killer.
Nancy injures Freddy in the dream, forcing him to disappear, temporarily ending his threat.
