Game Changer: Nightmare on Elm Street Star's Mind-Blowing Concept for Freddy Krueger's Epic Comeback

Mark Patton, star of A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, has shared his thoughts on how the franchise could continue. Despite the film receiving negative reviews upon its release, Patton's personal struggles and the film's inappropriate use of homoerotic sub-text, he is now considering a return to the franchise. Freddy's Revenge has also gained more appreciation in recent times compared to its release in the '80s, which was marked by transphobia.

During an interview with Screen Rant at Mad Monster Party Arizona, Patton revealed his idea for Freddy Krueger's comeback. He suggested that Ryan Murphy should be brought on board to give the franchise the American Horror Story treatment, with each movie becoming its own separate season. Patton's full statement from the event can be found below.

Would a Nightmare on Elm Street TV Show Work?

What they ought to do is to bring in Ryan Murphy to recreate Nightmare on Elm Street in the style of American Horror Story. By dividing it into distinct segments, each movie could be treated as an independent narrative, allowing for a more in-depth exploration of its backstory.

Freddy's future remains uncertain at this juncture. The horror genre has experienced a revival of iconic properties in recent times. Films such as David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy and the rebooted Scream franchise, helmed by Wes Craven, have achieved great success. Even Friday the 13th, entangled in a legal battle between its original writer and director, continues its presence on Peacock with a TV show called Crystal Lake.

Despite the impending return of the iconic horror franchise, the return of Freddy Krueger still remains uncertain. In 2019, the rights to A Nightmare on Elm Street reverted back to Wes Craven's estate. However, fans have not received any updates since then, except for indications that the creators were considering new ideas for a movie or television show. Some of the original stars, such as Heather Langenkamp and Mark Patton, have expressed interest in reprising their roles. However, the retirement of Robert Englund, who portrayed Freddy Krueger, presents a significant challenge for studios attempting to reboot the franchise.

Given the current struggles faced by studios at the box office, it may be a wise decision to release A Nightmare on Elm Street on a streaming platform when Freddy eventually returns. This approach could allow for each movie to be given its own season, enabling a more extensive exploration of the lore and character development. It is likely that whoever reboots the franchise will opt to create a new story instead of remaking the existing movies. Although the previous attempt with Freddy's Nightmares in 1988 failed, the increasing success of streaming series in recent years suggests that a small-screen adaptation may now be a more suitable choice for Freddy Krueger.

Source: Screen Rant at Mad Monster Party Arizona