A Nightmare on Elm Street - Exclusive On-Camera Interviews

Freddy's back! That's right, a brand new Freddy Krueger has been dreamed up for today's generation of bloodthirsty teens -- and their level of sophistication may surprise you. Back in the day, it was OK to hire a talented but unknown character in the role of the sleep- and life- depriving slasher, but now the audience demands marquee appeal. None other than Oscar-nominee Jackie Earlie Haley would do. Find out, by watching our video below (click to play), what it was that drew the actor to the fun but also scary role. Also, so that our special set visit report all about "the zipper-head" isn't totally negated, Staci Layne Wilson asked the actors and director all about that scene (and what other meaty tidbits might wind up on the DVD).