ROTTEN TOMATOES: Robert Englund Discusses the Future of "Freddy"

Robert Englund Discusses the Future of "Freddy"

by Scott Weinberg | March 23, 2007

Before he was known the world over as Freddy Krueger, Robert Englund was known as just another colorful character actor, but now that he's played the dream-bound boogeyman in over a half-dozen flicks -- he's not about to let the role go quietly.

In a solid interview at MTV.com, Englund mentions the discussed-yet-ashcanned "Ash vs. Freddy vs. Jason" project, but then goes on to rattle off a few of his own ideas for the series: "I've heard [the movie studio] is in talks with John Carpenter [director of the original 'Halloween']. So maybe Freddy and Jason are going to meet up with Michael Myers. I also hear they have a really good prequel script to 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' being passed around. And there was talk that John McNaughton, director of 'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,' was attached."

Mr. Englund then goes on to lobby (a lot) for the role in a prequel that might never see the light of day, but you can't really blame the guy. He IS Freddy Krueger, after all, and he wouldn't mind a few more trips through the make-up. The actor also admits that Freddy got a bit too "funny" in his later installments, but would love to make up for it in the prequel. (He envisions it being like an episode of "Law & Order.")

Englund enthusiasts can enjoy his latest work in "Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon" (which is great) and the upcoming "Hatchet" (which is also a whole lot of good, slashy fun).

Source: MTV.com

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rainfall writes:
on Mar 23 2007 04:39 AM

Yes please fight bash heads with the studio we need more uncle fred.I think you should all haunt there nightmares untill there ready to make more noes movies.

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GreenBastard writes:
on Mar 23 2007 06:54 AM

A prequel sounds really good. Go back to good old horror and no comedy!

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Xhrix writes:
on Mar 23 2007 07:53 AM

Why do I see a Dancing With The Stars stint in Freddie's future?

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narcissusbleh writes:
on Mar 23 2007 08:31 AM

Freddy vs. Jason vs. Michael? That'd be kinda cool if Michael went back to his sneaky relentless killer ways.

A prequel does sound pretty cool.

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Prosper761 writes:
on Mar 23 2007 09:59 AM

[b]A Dead Horse[/b]
Why continue to beat this long-dead horse? Hasn't it stunk up the place enough. The only two worth seeing are the one's that craven directed. The rest are just crap. Move on, already.

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MarkMortimer writes:
on Mar 23 2007 10:22 AM

Yawn. zzzzzzzzzzzzz

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bobtom writes:
on Mar 23 2007 12:49 PM

In reply to this comment (#859125)
True. I wish I could say 'so quit while you're ahead' but that's not even the case here. Just don't do it!

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Dinalfos 2 writes:
on Mar 23 2007 01:10 PM

Meh, the sequels are ALL better than the original. Perhaps because Freddy is just not a scary character. He has always worked better as a dark but comedic character. Btw, I wouldn't mind seeing him again. Freddy vs. Jason was great.

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dagreenman18 writes:
on Mar 23 2007 05:37 PM

Ash vs. Freddy vs. Jason? as in Evil Dead Ash? WHY THE FUCK ISN'T THIS MOVIE BEING MADE!!!!!!!!!!!! GET YOUR FAT ASSES UP AND GET TO WORK!!!!!!!!!!

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Erick Peterson writes:
on Apr 26 2007 12:23 AM

How about a big House of Freddy with the whole lot of 80s horror icons?

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