Here's Where it Went Wrong

Freddy Krueger: When Children Cheered For Their Murderer (with Chris Calogero)

Episode Summary

Wen and Andrew sit down with the very funny Chris Calogero to talk about how Freddy Kruger went from terrifying boogeyman to America's weird stand-up comedian murderer.

Episode Notes

Wen and Andrew sit down and chat with Chris Calogero to talk about their love of the "Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise. From its origins as Wes Craven's own personal nightmare to a pop-culture sensation of the 80's and 90's, Wen, Andrew, and Chris dive into how this vicious killer became a beloved crowd pleaser. 

 

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