In 2010, after recreating several established films. Michael Bay's horror production company Platinum Dunes set their sights on their most ambitious adaptation to date by breathing new life into a beloved horror icon. Though financially successful, the film was met with an overwhelmingly negative response forcing studios to shelve any attempts to keep the series going. On April 30th, 2010 Samuel Bayer's NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST. was released. Proving to every member of the audience that even the fondest of dreams can turn into a nightmare