Summary
Horror veteran Maika Monroe reveals thatA Nightmare on Elm Streetis the horror franchise she would like to join next. Known for her work within the horror and thriller genres, which have solidified her as a scream queen, the actor first broke through with a role in the 2014 horror filmIt Followsand now, a decade later, a sequel is in development.Monroe currently stars inLonglegs, which just opened to $22.6 million at the box office, the best opening yet for an original horror movie in 2024.
Now, shortly afterLonglegswas released in theaters,Monroe revealed which horror franchise she would like to joinnext –A Nightmare on Elm Street. In an interview withCollider, the actor says she saw the original 1984 movie when she was “probably too young of an age” and found it particularly terrifying since the horror occurs when the characters are asleep. Read her full comments below:
A Nightmare on Elm Street. Definitely. I saw that at probably too young of an age, and I think because the movie is about when you fall asleep, sh-t hits the fan. I didn’t want to sleep, and that’s, like, the most terrifying thing in the world. I was obsessed, so I would love to be a part of that.
The Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise Is A Popular Choice For Actors & Directors
Mike Flanagan Has Also Expressed Interest
A Nightmare on Elm Streetis a popular choice for actors and directors, with many others expressing interest in joining the franchise. This is simply because of how iconic the original 1984 film and its central villain Freddy Krueger are, but also because of howthe horror franchise hasn’t had a proper installment since 2010, and is begging to be rebooted. In the past 14 years, development on a new installment has struggled since the Wes Craven Estate acquired the rights to the series following the director’s death.
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One of the biggest names in horror,Mike Flanagan, known for his Stephen King adaptations and Netflix series, is one director who has expressed interest in rebooting theNightmare on Elm Streetfranchise. The filmmaker says he has a concept that he has developed over the past few years, though because the rights to the franchise are so complicated, he is unsure who to pitch it to. Flanagan has even discussed his idea withA Nightmare on Elm Streetstar Heather Langenkampto no avail.
With Flanagan and Monroe both expressing interest in theNightmare on Elm Streetfranchise, a reboot could finally take form and come to fruition if the rights issues are sorted out. With her roles inIt Follows,The Guest,Villains,Watcher,Significant Other, and most recentlyLonglegs, Monroe has solidified herself as a certified scream queen and is the perfect star to lead a reboot ofA Nightmare on Elm Street.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Cast
A Nightmare on Elm Street, released in 1984, explores the terror faced by a group of teenagers haunted in their dreams by Fred Krueger, a vengeful spirit. As they confront a series of mysterious deaths, Nancy Thompson uncovers the truth about Krueger’s dark past and seeks to stop him.
