Review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) by Ian C — 20 Jun 2014

A great astonishing horror film. Gives your the creeps and the intense your looking for in a horror film. This movie deserves a A-.

This review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) was written by Ian C on 20 Jun 2014.

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

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