as Nancy Thompson, the "final girl" who actively fights back. Johnny Depp in his feature film debut as Glen Lantz.
Written and directed by Wes Craven, who created Freddy Krueger as a "talkative" alternative to silent killers like Michael Myers or Jason Voorhees. The Cast: 11541-BR720p-SUBS-ANIGHTMARE1984
as Freddy Krueger. He was cast for his ability to convey malevolence and "rat-like" agility. as Nancy Thompson, the "final girl" who actively fights back
The film premiered on November 9, 1984, followed by a nationwide release on November 16, 1984. as Nancy Thompson
Produced by New Line Cinema , which was struggling financially at the time. The film’s massive success saved the studio, earning it the nickname "The House that Freddy Built". 2. Inspiration and Concept
