Review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) by Aaron B — 30 Aug 2015

A near perfect example of what horror should be.

This review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) was written by Aaron B on 30 Aug 2015.

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

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