Freddy Krueger Freddy Krueger Frederick Charles "Freddy" Krueger () is a character from the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" film series. He first appeared in Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) as a burnt serial killer who uses a gloved hand with razors to kill his victims in their dreams, causing their deaths in the real world as well. In the dream world, he is a powerful force and almost completely invulnerable. However, whenever Freddy is pulled into the real world, he has normal human vulnerabilities. The character was created by Wes Craven and was consistently portrayed by Robert Englund
Nancy Thompson (A Nightmare on Elm Street) again to put an end to an entity embodying Freddy in the "real world". Nancy also appears in the comic book series, novels, video games and the 2010 reboot. She has been featured in a variety of merchandise based on the films. A popular "A Nightmare on Elm Street" character, Nancy has been called a 1980s icon and has often been regarded as one of the most significant female protagonists in all of cinema. She has also been regarded as a prominent figure in American pop culture. In the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street", Nancy is a 16-year-old girl