Review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) by Michael A — 27 Jan 2013

Scared the shit out of me the first time I saw it.

This review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) was written by Michael A on 27 Jan 2013.

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

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