Freddy Krueger’s Fate: Is the Nightmare Over for Robert Englund?

Still Burning: Why Freddy Can’t Return to Haunt the Living

Freddy Krueger, the terrifying villain from A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), might have met his end a long time ago – for Robert Englund, that is. At the tender age of 77, the iconic actor no longer feels he’s suited for the role, preferring cameos or voicework instead.

1. Robert Englund revealed his reluctance to don Freddy’s razor-sharp gloves once more during a new interview with Bloody Disgusting.
2. The horror icon has portrayed Freddy Krueger in eight films, culminating in the disappointing Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) reboot, leaving fans questioning a return to the character.

“I don’t. I literally don’t,” Englund quipped, dismissive of any further excursions as the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise’s chief bogeyman. In response, he hinted at limited capacities in performing fight sequences.

“I know I can’t do the fight scenes for more than one take now, one angle… I’m an old dog! Give me a break!”

Savvy? Come the Time for Remake Opportunities

1. Although Robert Englund’s Freddy tenure ended some time ago, an animation project might hold redemption in the form of voiced scenes, an aspect which doesn’t necessitate active role-playing.
2. For an even stronger opportunity, a possible part could be envisioned as “the doctor” from part III of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, mirroring actress Priscilla Pointer.

No More Hauntings!