Freddy's Nightmares1988
“Don't let him catch you sleeping!”
Created by Wes Craven, Jeff Freilich
🏆 1 nomination total
The premise
The evil, sinister killer of the "Nightmare On Elm Street" movies, Freddy Krueger, hosts this show, where each week, he shows us a tale of evil and death about the lives of people who live in Springwood.
Horror Vault's take
Freddy Krueger steps out of the dream realm and into the role of sinister host, guiding viewers through twisted tales of terror set in the cursed town of Springwood. Each episode unfolds a standalone story of ordinary residents whose lives spiral into nightmare-fueled chaos. Equal parts darkly comic and genuinely disturbing, the series channels the sardonic wit of classic horror anthology television through the lens of one of horror's most iconic villains. Robert Englund's menacing charisma anchors the show, making every introduction feel like a threat wrapped in a smirk.
Content: Violence, Horror Imagery, Mature Themes
Episode Guide
- ☠S1.E1 · No More Mr. Nice GuyPremiere6.7
Oct 9, 1988 · 60 min · Dir: Tobe Hooper
Tonights episode is all about a fellow who decides that the best way to get ahead is to stomp on everyone in his path.
- ☠S1.E2 · It's a Miserable Life4.5
Oct 16, 1988 · 60 min · Dir: Tom McLoughlin
To most people a bullet to the head spells death, but to these unfortunate drive-by shooting victims, it becomes something far worse.
- ☠S1.E3 · Killer Instinct6.0
Oct 23, 1988 · 60 min · Dir: Mick Garris
Chris Ketchum wants to be the best runner on her track team just like her mother was. Her coach gives her a talisman that once belonged to her mother. Soon Chris discovers that whatever she imagines becomes reality.
- ☠S1.E4 · Freddy's Tricks and Treats6.0
Oct 30, 1988 · 60 min · Dir: Ken Wiederhorn
It's Halloween and the students are having a blast at the costume party over at Springwood College. Marsha would rather study than party however. Someone wants to be her study friend and soon Marsha starts to have nightmares. Her dead crazy
- ☠S1.E5 · Judy Miller, Come On Down5.5
Nov 6, 1988 · 60 min · Dir: Tom DeSimone
Judy Miller wants more than anything to win the lottery. Her obsession is challenged when a housekeeper comes to warn her about her greed.
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