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Robert Englund Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

11/5/2025

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Robert Englund, known for his role as Freddy Krueger, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The honor comes 15 years after the last A Nightmare on Elm Street film, the 2010 remake.
Englund explains the delay in new films stems from complex rights issues after Wes Craven's death in 2015.
He notes many parties hold rights to the franchise, complicating any potential revival.

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Robert Englund, known for his role as Freddy Krueger, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The honor comes 15 years after the last A Nightmare on Elm Street film, the 2010 remake.
Englund explains the delay in new films stems from complex rights issues after Wes Craven's death in 2015.
He notes many parties hold rights to the franchise, complicating any potential revival.