Johnny Depp - A Nightmare On Elm Street #1 - Because it was his movie debut - Page 5

**Melika** · 02-18-2009, 01:21 PM

It was a memorable role, but not for the actual role, but for the name he was credited as!

**Melika** · 06-14-2009, 11:26 AM

I can't wait for Halloween, they play this movie on TV around that time!

harleyq · 09-17-2009, 01:54 PM

When I think of classic horror films, this one definitely tops the list. I saw it again recently and remembered why. It' so real and gritty and visceral, like so many We Craven films. For me, it's as scary now as it was the first time I saw it.

And I just love Johnny in this film, he's so fresh faced and sweet, you just wanna hug him and pinch his cheeks. I just wish he'd had more screen time, but he made the most of what he had. Nobody ever got sucked into a bed better.

And the commentary on the disc is really cool too. Wes talks about his inspiration for the film, which was really interesting. He's smart, well spoken and a fun to listen to. So was Heather, who shared great memories, including an awkward screen kiss with Johnny.

**Melika** · 09-17-2009, 03:27 PM

I love classics like this movie. I'm a major horror movie buff, and Nightmare and Halloween were some of the first 'series' I watched.

What did Wes state as his inspiration for the film?

harleyq · 09-19-2009, 11:48 AM

I like the Halloween series too, though I haven't seen the most recent Rob Zombie remake.

The basis for Elm Street was inspired by several newspaper articles printed in the LA Times, that Wes had read, on a group of Cambodian refugees and their children, who, after fleeing to America from Pol Pot's regime, were suffering horrific nightmares, after which they refused to sleep. Acting on medical advice, their parents encouraged them to do so. However, each of the children died in their sleep, following the second dream. One of them even kept a coffee pot in their room, just like Nancy did. Kinda scary.

**Melika** · 09-19-2009, 12:04 PM

That's creepy!

The Rob Zombie Halloween is very good.

LP_Symmetry · 10-29-2009, 01:54 AM

Oh this is a great horror film! Who would have thought, seeing him in this film, that he's be a big star now?

I plan on watching this movie again, maybe for Halloween. I have it on VHS though. I should get my VCR out of my closet and dust it off.

**Melika** · 10-29-2009, 04:00 AM

It would be nice if they aired it on TV. I have a VCR, but it's not compatible with my LCD TV!

LP_Symmetry · 10-31-2009, 04:38 AM

Yeah, it would nice. All they seem to be showing are the crappy slasher fics! Aww, well, luckily I still have my old boxy TV.

His character's death scene was (from what I remember) really awful Loads of blood everywhere.

Must re-watch.

**Melika** · 10-31-2009, 06:18 AM

Hey, it might be on YouTube somewhere!

loveslullaby · 11-02-2009, 07:44 PM

add me!

**Melika** · 11-02-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loveslullaby (View Post)

add me!

We don't really do fan lists for the movies, you show your support for the movie or role by simply posting on the thread!

fluffybunny · 12-17-2009, 07:56 AM

I love this film! I've seen it loads of times, and I've just bought the DVD, to watch again very soon, hopefully! Although Johnny isn't in it much, I just love his character. He's so adorable!

**Melika** · 12-17-2009, 02:39 PM

I looked for the DVD around Halloween time, but never did find it.

thepoison · 12-30-2009, 11:26 PM

That's what I'm wanting, is the DVD

Remastered and Johnny in all his debut movie glory