Episode 30

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Published on:

8th Mar 2024

A Nightmare On Elm Street - #13 Top Scariest Movies According to Science

In this episode, the hosts discuss the horror film Nightmare on Elm Street. They provide background information on the production and the impact it had on the horror genre. They share personal experiences and favorite moments from the film, highlighting the fear factor of the villain Freddy Krueger. The hosts compare Nightmare on Elm Street to other films in the franchise and discuss plot holes and the ending. They also delve into the development and writing process, as well as the choice of Freddy Krueger as the villain. The episode concludes with information on the filming process and heart rate statistics of viewers. In this episode, the hosts discuss the movie 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and compare its popularity to the previous episode on Halloween. They also announce the movie they will be discussing in the next episode, 'The Quiet Place'. The hosts then promote their channel and encourage viewers to subscribe and engage with their content. They mention upcoming content and potential watch parties on Twitch. The episode concludes with closing remarks and well wishes.

Takeaways

Nightmare on Elm Street had a significant impact on the horror genre and is considered one of the greatest horror films ever made.

Freddy Krueger is a memorable and terrifying villain, known for his ability to attack people in their dreams.

The film's unique concept and practical effects, such as Freddy's glove, contributed to its success.

Nightmare on Elm Street spawned a franchise with multiple sequels and spin-offs.

The film's development was influenced by real-life events and Wes Craven's personal experiences.

The choice of Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger was a pivotal casting decision. The popularity of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' is compared to the previous episode on Halloween.

The hosts announce that the next movie they will be discussing is 'The Quiet Place'.

Viewers are encouraged to subscribe, like, and engage with the channel's content.

Upcoming content and potential watch parties on Twitch are mentioned.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nightmare on Elm Street

01:34 Background and Production

03:13 Influence and Impact

06:23 Personal Experiences and Favorite Moments

11:11 The Fear of Freddy Krueger

15:03 Comparisons to Other Films in the Franchise

17:22 Plot Holes and Lame Ending

23:16 Development and Writing

26:01 Choice of Freddy Krueger as the Villain

28:08 Studio Selection and Casting

31:36 Filming and Heart Rate Statistics

32:11 Comparison to Previous Episode

32:53 Next Week's Movie

34:03 Promoting the Channel

34:48 Upcoming Content

35:14 Closing Remarks

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Scream Creeps
A horror podcast talking about everything horror with The Heart of Geek group. We will talk about anything from tropes to comparisons and all else horror. We hope you enjoy :)

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