In this episode of The Bear Cave of Terror, returning guest host Mike Lovins of the Reel Gay Move Show joins Steve with one his favorite 80s classics: A Nightmare on Elm Street, directed by Wes Craven from 1984, the film that launched the long-running franchise, and introduced the world to the terrifying, and undeniably campy, Freddy Krueger! One of the most recognizable modern film monsters, Freddy and his knife glove slashed his way through his first set of teens - and into our morbid hearts - with this innovative indie feature, the first major film from young New Line Studios. We talk about the wild practical special effects, inspiration for Wes' script, Nancy as a kick-ass Final Girl, the enduring imagery of the Freddy "look", and even say a few words about former teen heartthrob....John Saxon (woof)! Stuff your Mr. Coffee under your bed, get that survivalist booby trap manual ready, and tuck yourselves in with us in the Bear Cave to talk about the original Nightmare on Elm Street!

Additional Resources for this episode:

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) dir. Daniel Farrands and Andrew Kasch, produced by 1428 Films

In Search of Darkness (2019) dir. David A. Weiner, produced by CreatorVC Studios

"A Cop on Elm Street" by William Rabkin, Fangoria Vol. 3, #44 May 1985, pp10-12

"David Miller: Fred Krueger's Main Man" by R.H. Martin, Fangoria, Vol. 3 #44 May 1985 pp. 27-30, 64

Check out Mike Lovins in the Reel Gay Movie Show podcast at https://reelgaymovieshow.buzzsprout.com/