Wes Craven created the fictional character known as Freddy Krueger. Krueger is the star of the Nightmare on Elm Street film series. Actor Robert Englund has portrayed Krueger in all the films in the series. Krueger is an undead serial killer who attacks people in their dreams. He is known for slashing and stabbing with a bladed glove, a disfigured face, a red and green striped sweater, and a fedora hat.
There are seven films in the Freddy Krueger series. Wes Craven was inspired by news stories in the Los Angeles Times about mysterious deaths. The victims in the stories died in their sleep after a series of recurring nightmares. Freddy Krueger's physical appearance is based on a homeless man who frightened Craven when he was a youth. According to Robert Englund, Freddy Kreuger's character represents neglect children and teens experience when growing up.
Wes Craven created the fictional character known as Freddy Krueger. Krueger is the star of the Nightmare on Elm Street film series. Actor Robert Englund has portrayed Krueger in all the films in the series. Krueger is an undead serial killer who attacks people in their dreams. He is known for slashing and stabbing with a bladed glove, a disfigured face, a red and green striped sweater, and a fedora hat.
