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Never Sleep Again
Synopsis
In 1984, a new vision of horror was unleashed upon terrified moviegoers—a razor-gloved bogeyman who slashed his way through the children of those who had murdered him years before. In doing so, this cinematic monster would not just invade the dreams of his victims but give those watching a brand-new nightmare to fear forever.
His name was Freddy Krueger, and the man who created him was master of horror Wes Craven.
Since its release decades ago, A Nightmare on Elm Street has become synonymous with archetypical genre cinema. Now, go deeper than anyone ever has inside the making of this groundbreaking classic. Exclusive cast and crew interviews with those who survived the blood, sweat, and tears will take you through incredible behind-the-scenes triumphs, struggles, and controversies as they worked to bring Craven’s vision to life.
No one would have imagined that the in-the-shadows, rancorous killer would become a global pop-culture phenomenon and the star of a franchise that would scare up nearly half a billion dollars at the box office. Firmly rooted in the mainstream, it has become clear that Freddy Krueger may never rest in peace.
Including rare and never-before-seen material, this extensively researched, comprehensive look back is the definitive account of the film that began what many have called the best, most frightening, and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history.
And remember: if you think you know everything about Wes Craven’s 1984 horror classic… you must be dreaming!
Reviews
“The ultimate dream and/or nightmare for Freddy Krueger fans.”
— Entertainment Weekly “Must” List
“An astoundingly comprehensive look at one of the greatest horror films of all time. Never Sleep Again is a book so thorough that even the most hardcore Elm Street and horror movie fans will be surprised at what they read. Leaving no stone unturned in the completeness of this making of story, Hutson has truly created a dream for every Nightmare aficionado.”
— Bloody Disgusting
“Marvelously entertaining, Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy is a brilliant portrait of low-budget filmmaking in the early 1980s as told [in words and in pictures] by the people who put their dreams and fates on the line to create a modern horror classic.”
— Dread Central
“A Masterpiece Theater treatment to a project that, at first, may not seem deserving. But once you dig into this tome, you’ll realize just how rich the subject matter is and why Hutson has put together such a glorious tribute.”
— Del Howison, Bram Stoker Award-winning editor and owner of Dark Delicacies
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