A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010 film) 1984 but changed to a child killer instead. Freddy's physical appearance was changed with the use of computer-generated imagery to be closer to that of a burn victim. Because of the positive experiences Platinum Dunes' producers had in the area, "A Nightmare on Elm Street" was filmed primarily in Illinois. Robert Englund, who portrayed Freddy in the previous eight films, voiced his support of the remake and the casting of Haley in the role of Freddy. "A Nightmare on Elm Street" was officially released in North America on April 30, 2010, and later released in foreign markets on May 8,
Nancy Thompson (A Nightmare on Elm Street) Nancy Thompson (A Nightmare on Elm Street) Nancy Thompson (named Nancy Holbrook in the 2010 reboot) is a fictional character in the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise. She was portrayed by actress Heather Langenkamp in the original film series and by Rooney Mara in the 2010 remake. Introduced in the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street" film in 1984, Nancy is the first person to battle Freddy Krueger and survive. In "" (1987), Nancy guides the last of the Elm Street children with their battle against Freddy. In "Wes Craven's New Nightmare" (1994), Heather Langenkamp must become Nancy once