A Nightmare on Elm Street
📊 On Scenedle, A Nightmare on Elm Street is the #604 most iconic movie and #666 hottest of 2,671 movies — Icon 80/100, Heat 78/100.
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 horror film directed by Wes Craven, part of A Nightmare on Elm Street. On Scenedle, it ranks #604 of 2,671 movies by Icon Score (80/100) and #666 by Heat Score (78/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite. It stars Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, and Johnny Depp, among others. The film runs 91 minutes.
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Cast
Johnny DeppJohn Saxon
Charles FleischerRonee BlakleyJoseph WhippRobert EnglundJsu GarciaJoe Unger
Lin ShayeDavid Andrews+ 1 more cast
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Quick facts
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Scenedle Icon Score?
A Nightmare on Elm Street has a Scenedle Icon Score of 80/100, ranking #604 of 2,671 movies. Its Heat Score is 78/100.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street more iconic than Scream?
On the Scenedle Icon Score, A Nightmare on Elm Street (80) ranks below Scream (93).
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) was directed by Wes Craven.
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