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When the movie was first announced I was horrified, but thought that it'd be cool to see Robert as Freddy again. Then, I found out he was being replaced and I lost all hope in the movie being worthwhile.
However, I don't think they could have redeemed themselves any more than they did by casting Jackie. He's a fantastic actor and admittedly a little creepy. I started paying attention to the movie again and when I found out they were going to make him look like an actual burn victim I was excited.
I am excited because I didn't want them attempting to recapture the charm of Freddy from the original and I have long since come to terms with a remake and a what appears to literally be a new vision of Freddy. Jackie and the crew have come up with someone that looks and comes across as absolutely terrifying. There's something about a burn victim's face that sends shivers down my spine, I feel horrible for them but it doesn't change how I feel. They also seem to have done away with the humor side of Freddy, or if it's still there it's not slapstick comedy anymore, it's dark and dry (which I love).
Overall, I am now pretty excited about the movie. Robert Englund will always be the Freddy I love and will think of first when Nightmare is brought up, but it seems as if Jackie will take this is a much needed darker direction and ultimately I think it will work, if we let it work and let our minds let go of the fact that it's not Robert.
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