#296 - Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)

Subject: Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimi Collura, Gracie Record Date: October 16, 2013, 10:14 PM Plot Summary: Blurring the line between fiction and reality, an evil entity manifests itself in the form of Horror icon, Freddy Krueger. It's up to the creators and performers of that character and his franchise to prevent him from stepping out of the film world and entering our real world. Note: Continuing the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror films and the Halloween Holiday, Jimi (from The Investigating Mars Podcast) returns to discuss metatextual storytelling, death by dreaming and the legacy of the Elm Street series. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD, and please support the podcast by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of the homepage. Supplemental Material: Watch the "I Am Nancy" Documentary on YouTube. Buy: The Nightmare On Elm Street Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!