Review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) by Allan C — 14 Jan 2017

How a horror film should be done. If you've not seen it and you are over 18, watch it. What more can one say...

This review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) was written by Allan C on 14 Jan 2017.

A Nightmare on Elm Street has generally received very positive reviews.

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