A Nightmare on Elm Street is a legendary horror franchise that began in 1984, introducing the world to Freddy Krueger - the razor-gloved killer who haunts teenagers in their dreams. Blending supernatural terror with psychological fear, the series became a defining force in horror cinema. With its mix of dark imagination, shocking visuals, and twisted humor, A Nightmare on Elm Street turned nightmares into pop culture and Freddy into an icon of fear.