'A Nightmare on Elm Street' another pointless remake

The 1984 original, directed by that master of horror, Wes Craven, was a classic – at least in the initial films – so why there was deemed to be a need for a remake (billed as a re-imagining) remains a mystery.

Thu, 06 May, 2010 - 15:34

Director: Sam Bayer

Cast: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Katie Cassidy

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