As a seasoned gamer and horror movie enthusiast who has braved countless virtual nightmares, I can confidently say that the upcoming 4K release of A Nightmare on Elm Street is an event I’ve been eagerly anticipating for quite some time. The original film, with its chilling storyline and iconic villain, Freddy Krueger, has left a lasting impression on me since my early gaming days, where the character was featured in various games that sent shivers down my spine.
To mark its 40th anniversary, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has unveiled the scheduled release dates for the 4K and Blu-ray versions of a remastered edition of Wes Craven’s 1984 horror thriller “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, featuring Robert Englund in the starring role.
In the realm of chilling horror films, there’s one that kick-started a cinematic saga, where an unrecognizably disfigured man, unjustly killed by a vengeful mob, haunts the nightmares of his tormentor’s offspring years later. And here’s the chilling twist: the ones being haunted in their dreams are mysteriously succumbing to sleep-like deaths. As I, a gaming enthusiast, delve into the lore of this terrifying tale, I can’t help but shiver at the thought of nightmares becoming fatal realities.
When is the A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K release date?
Starting October 1st, I’ll be able to grab the spooktacular 4K Ultra HD version of A Nightmare on Elm Street on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more. If you prefer physical copies, mark your calendars for October 15th when it hits 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc, available online and in stores at major retailers. Happy gaming… or should I say, happy horror movie watching!
The following is a list of unique aspects found in the digital version and Ultra HD Blu-ray edition of the remastered movie:
- Ready Freddy Focus Points
- Commentary with Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Ronnie Blakely, Robert Shaye, and Sara Risher.
- Commentary with Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, and Jacques Haitkin.
- Alternate endings
- The House that Freddy Built: The Legacy of New Line Horror
- Never Sleep Again: A Nightmare on Elm Street
- Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares
The movie was both scripted and helmed by Craven. In the main roles, we find Englund portraying the terrifying figure of Freddy Krueger. Alongside him were Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson, John Saxon as Don Thompson, Ronee Blakely as Marge Thompson, Amanda Wyss as Tina Gray, Nick Corri as Rod Lane, and Johnny Depp as Glen Lantz. Additionally, Lin Shaye, known for her role in Insidious, made a brief appearance as a teacher. As of now, the movie maintains its Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive Tomatometer rating of 95%.
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2024-08-16 00:10