Freddy's Nightmares

Don't let him catch you sleeping!

1988 - 1990•2 seasons•44 episodes•~1h 0m•

★7.2(210 ratings)

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

The evil, sinister killer of the "Nightmare On Elm Street" movies, Freddy Krueger, hosts this show, where each week, he shows us a tale of evil and death about the lives of people who live in Springwood.

Creators

Wes Craven, Jeff Freilich

Watchlist

Main Cast

Robert Englund

Freddy Krueger

Full Crew

Writing

Characters: Wes Craven

Production

Consulting Producer: Robert Englund
Producer: Gilbert Adler
Executive Producer: Robert Shaye
Location Manager: Rick Rothen
Executive Consultant: Michael De Luca
Unit Production Manager: Scott White

Cinematography

First Assistant Camera: Ray Wilbur

Freddy's Nightmares

Don't let him catch you sleeping!

1988 - 1990•2 seasons•44 episodes•~1h 0m•

★7.2(210 ratings)

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

Creators

Wes Craven, Jeff Freilich

Watchlist

Main Cast

Robert Englund

Freddy Krueger

Full Crew

Writing

Characters: Wes Craven

Production

Consulting Producer: Robert Englund
Producer: Gilbert Adler
Executive Producer: Robert Shaye
Location Manager: Rick Rothen
Executive Consultant: Michael De Luca
Unit Production Manager: Scott White

Cinematography

First Assistant Camera: Ray Wilbur

Did You Know?

The show's tagline is: "Don't let him catch you sleeping!"

The series spans 2 seasons with 44 episodes in total (avg. 22 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 60 minutes.

The series ran from 1988 to 1990 — a total of 2 years on air.

Originally aired on Syndication.

Executive produced by Robert Shaye.

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Rating

7.2/10

Good

210 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Freddy's Nightmares

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

TV-14

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

First Episode:

10/9/1988

Last Episode:

3/11/1990

Networks:

Syndication

Production Companies:

Stone Television

New Line Cinema

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Freddy's Nightmares

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Robert Englund

Full Crew

Writing

Production

Cinematography

Freddy's Nightmares

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Robert Englund

Full Crew

Writing

Production

Cinematography

Costume & Make-Up

Keywords

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Did You Know?

Gallery

Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

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