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'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Cast Now, More Than Three Decades after the Movie Released

As Halloween grows closer, fanatics of the darkish and spooky can be gearing up to watch some horror movie classics. Amongst the most sensible of the listing, is the movie by horror grasp Wes Craven referred to as "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

The film released in 1984 and was a huge box place of business hit. It even spawned multiple sequels, remakes, and even television diversifications.

The authentic "Nightmare" also introduced the industry stellar performances from a surprising cast. Here is a take a look at where they're now.

Heather Langenkamp Played Nancy Thompson

Actress Heather Langenkamp attends day 2 of the 2017 Monsterpalooza held at Pasadena Convention Center | Getty Images

performed Nancy Thompson. The movie served as her debut after the then 20-year-old's first role used to be minimize from the film "The Outsiders" the yr before.

Langenkamp went on to launch her own special effects and makeup studio along with her husband. She additionally gave the impression in the 2012 thriller "The Butterfly Room" which was her first appearing role in a decade.

Robert Englund Played Freddy Krueger

Actor Robert Englund attends a cast reunion of New Line Cinema's "Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" at Outfest Film Festival | Getty Images

One of the maximum iconic roles to come out of the movie was once the murderous burn sufferer Freddy Krueger. The position is frequently considered to be Englund’s giant wreck.

The movie launched Englund into a horror celebrity and he went on to reprise the Freddy Krueger role in the a lot of spinoffs of the film. He also acted in "Urban Legends," "Hatchet" and "Strippers vs. Werewolves."

John Saxon Played Lt. Don Thompson

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In "A Nightmare on Elm Street," Saxon played Lt. Don Thompson. At the time he was also taking part in a recurring character on "Dynasty."

In his 6th decade acting, he went on to behave in "The Mercy Man," "The Extra" and "Bring Me The Head of Henriksen."

Johnny Depp Played Glen Lantz

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Johnny Depp performed Nancy’s boyfriend Glen Lantz in the movie. He did not make it to the finish of the film but it was a great performing debut for the then 21-year-old.

Now, Depp is certainly one of the maximum recognized stars in the world with eight collaboration with director Tim Burton below his belt. In 2013, he acted in "The Lone Ranger" and famously starred in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series as Jack Sparrow.

Ronee Blakley Played Marge Thompson

Ronee Blakley attends the "Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story By Martin Scorsese" New York screening | Getty Images

Ronee Blakley performed Marge Thompson, Nancy’s hard-drinking mother. She was once already an achieved singer with an Academy Award nomination for her position in the 1975 Robert Altman movie "Nashville" sooner than the movie.

Blakley retired in 1990 to center of attention on her family and raise her daughter. However, she continued to sing and went on to unlock her album "The River Nile."

Amanda Wyss Played Tina Gray

Amanda Wyss arrives for the Screening Of Epic Pictures Releasing's "To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story" | Getty Images

Wyss was once high school scholar Tina Gray who died first in the film. Before "Nightmare," she additionally acted in "Fast Times At Ridgemont High."

Wyss went on to score a gentle circulation of work including visitor starring on "CSI." In 2010, she landed a supporting function in the movie "Deadly Impact."

Nick Corri Played Rod Lane

Jsu Garcia (additionally credited as Nick Corri) poses at the Portrait Studio throughout the AFI Fest 2005 presented by way of Audi at the Arclight Theatre | Getty Images

Corri performed Tina’s boyfriend Rod Lane. He made his acting debut two years earlier than the movie in an episode of "Fame."

In 1997, Corrie made up our minds to ditch his level title and started the usage of his delivery name, Jsu Garcia. Besides performing, he also went on to run the manufacturing company Scott J-R Production

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