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“Everybody underestimated the universality of the concept of a nightmare or a bad dream. Horror movies travel pretty well anyway. They're like action movies: People overseas can watch them and enjoy them, and they're not so culturally specific in terms of their references, and they can follow a good scary story.”

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Robert Englund

Robert Englund is an American actor known for his roles in horror films. Born on June 6, 1947, he has become a iconic figure in the horror genre since the 1970s, particularly for his portrayal of Freddy Krueger in the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' franchise. more

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