Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

2022

2h 0m

Documentary

Biography

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A classically trained actor and director, Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. Throughout his career, Englund starred in many well-known movies, but shot to super-stardom with his portrayal of supernatural serial killer Freddy Krueger in the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET franchise. This unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp and more.

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Erik Piepenburg

New York Times

It’s really more of an annotated oral history of Englund’s entire, extensive IMDb page — almost film by film, in chronological order, for more than two hours. It’s exhausting.

Jun 7, 2023

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Luke Y. Thompson

AV Club

...this is not an especially cinematic documentary–it feels framed and paced for your TV screen, made for cable, streaming, or a really nice DVD bonus feature.

Jun 6, 2023

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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana

Moving Pictures Film Club

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares – The Robert Englund Story is perfect for those who want to dig a little deeper into the man behind the glove.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Ian Bunting

Daily Record (UK)

Robert Englund comes across as humble, kind, appreciative and warmly reflective in Christopher Griffiths and Gary Smart’s documentary Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares.

Nov 16, 2023

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Alistair Harkness

Scotsman

A lovingly made, excusably indulgent documentary...

Rated: 3/5

Oct 3, 2023

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Matt Glasby

Radio Times

Mostly it's just Englund telling tall stories in his trademark baritone.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 29, 2023

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Steven t

Very detailed bio flick.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Jay H

Fans of Robert should seek this out immediately.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 02 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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Synopsis

A classically trained actor and director, Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. Throughout his career, Englund starred in many well-known movies, but shot to super-stardom with his portrayal of supernatural serial killer Freddy Krueger in the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET franchise. This unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp and more.

Director: Gary Smart, Chris Griffiths
Producer: Eastwood Allen
Screenwriter: Gary Smart, Neil Morris
Distributor: Cinedigm
Production Co: Dead Mouse Productions
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2023
Runtime: 2h 0m

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