Elm Street Radio

Nightmare 2 is a dark film, much in the same vein as the original. Freddy is sinister and the imagery is chilling. In fact, we see it as the scariest of all.

But what does its director, Jack Sholder, think?

Hosts Diandra and Paige talk with Jack about the growing championing of Nightmare 2, what he thought about the progression of the Nightmare franchise, how he brought the film to life, plus tons more.

It’s an in-depth discussion that, according to Jack, is a refreshingly eye-opening talk about A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.

"Let's go kick the motherf*cker's ass all over dreamland."

This week on the show we welcome Ken Sagoes who played Roland Kincaid in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 and 4. Joined by special guest host Anthony Brownlee, this episode delves into why we love Kincaid, Ken's skills as a writer, Kincaid's lesser known but super cool power, what Ken learned from Laurence Fishburne, and his unwavering sass.

Freddy Krueger is different from many other slashers in that he has personality and a face. Robert Englund is the man who made Freddy an icon, and he has an idea for a unique new concept on Krueger.

Would you like to see Robert's idea come to life?

Final girls have long been role models for every kind of fan and Alice Johnson is among the top. She grew from a mousy, quiet girl into a fierce, kung-fu Queen. Not only did she fight Freddy with a lot of might, she survived two of his films. Alice is not only one of the two greatest final girls in the Nightmare films, she is also one of the most influential female characters in film history.

A Wonder Woman in her own right, Lisa Wilcox is an hero even outside of her portrayal of Alice. Join hosts Diandra and Paige as they discuss heroism and entertainment with Lisa Wilcox.

Thommy is one of the driving forces behind the Never Sleep Again documentary and book.

Delve into the story of how Never Sleep Again, both the documentary and book by the same name, became the definitive deep-dives into the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.

Thommy also touches on his book Jinxed, what makes a great slasher story and what exciting projects he has coming up.

If you haven't been inspired to learn karate or play "Anything, Anything" by Dramarama when you're being awesome, you aren't a dedicated Elm Street fan. Just kidding!

Rick is the beloved brother of Alice Johnson, and boyfriend of Kristen Parker. He's funny and relatable. Rick is one of the most down-to-earth guys of the Nightmare films and we love him for it. Most of that is owed to Andras Jones, having freedom to insert much of his personality into the character. Today, Andras hosts the Radio8Ball Show.

Listen to Radio8Ball now: http://www.radio8ball.com​

Some like Freddy funny, some prefer him scary. But why did Freddy evolve into a funny man. Production designer Mick Strawn was a part of that decision.

Listen to our original interview with Mick: https://bit.ly/2LBUmjE​

The phrase “Mind Over Matter” refers to the power of thought, regardless of physical limitations. Not only was this phrase uttered by her character, Sheila, in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, it is also a phrase Toy Newkirk has grown up practicing.

Coming from a father in entertainment, Toy was encouraged to build her own path. She pushed limits, enthusiastically sought learning opportunities, and stood strong in the face of adversity. Even today, Toy Newkirk is a force of persistence and a source of inspiration. Whether it’s a “killer physics test” or a film production, Toy Newkirk lets her Sheila shine.

Host Diandra is joined by special guest host Ashlee Blackwell of Graveyard Shift Sisters, whom you might remember from an earlier episode exploring the importance of Sheila. Together Ashlee and Diandra discuss Sheila and willpower with Toy Newkirk.

It has been said for years that David Warner was the first choice to play Freddy Krueger, but was he really?

Find out, plus a little Nancy knowledge because...ya just gotta.

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Does Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare reveal that Freddy Krueger lived at 1428?

Freddy's Dead is a unique animal in the franchise. Some love it, some hate it. Outside of its heavily comedic elements, Freddy's Dead also changes up what audiences have thought about Krueger up until that point.

 

For one, it establishes he had a daughter. Another speculated point is that it adds that Freddy Krueger and his family lived at 1428 Elm Street once upon a time. This point in particular isn't as clearly stated, but the story elements seem to align...or do they?

We're joined by FredHead and composer, Joey Corsentino, on the topic. AND, we introduce our brand new theme song by Joey, aka Sleepy Seahorse.