Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)

Frederick Charles "Freddy" Krueger is a character and the main antagonist from the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series. He first appeared in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) as a burnt serial killer who uses a gloved hand with razors to kill his victims in their dreams. He is portrayed by Robert Englund.

Why He Rocks

 * 1) Even though he‘s the villain, he’s actually quite likable and steals the show throughout the franchise.
 * 2) Unlike Jason Voorhees or Michael Myers who are very serious horror movie killers, Freddy has a dark and twisted sense of humor when it comes to killing his victims, much like IT.
 * 3) Robert Englund gives an amazing, unforgettable performance as him.
 * 4) He’s got many tricks up his sleeve, especially when it comes to invading his victims’ dreams.
 * 5) His design is very creepy.
 * 6) He has become one of the most unforgettable, iconic horror movie villains in cinema history.
 * 7) The idea of a child murderer that kills people in their dreams is pretty original.
 * 8) He has many unforgettable lines of dialogue.