Robert Englund Brings an Old Friend to His Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony

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Hollywood honored horror legend Robert Englund with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Halloween. Englund is famous for playing Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street films. His former co-star, Heather Langenkamp, attended the ceremony, and Englund brought a memorable prop – Freddy Krueger’s iconic bladed glove.

“Today, a dream of mine is finally happening,” Englund told the cheering crowd, who enthusiastically chanted “Freddy! Freddy!” He gave a heartfelt speech, expressing his gratitude to everyone who supported him and helped make him a horror icon. “I’m so thankful to be a lasting part of American culture,” he said, before ending with a signature, slightly edgy, “Trick or f-ing treat.” That’s classic Freddy for you.

Langenkamp and horror director Eli Roth presented Englund at the event. The star of the original 1984 film, A Nightmare on Elm Street, happily shared her thoughts on her co-star’s lasting impact.

I can offer a special perspective on Robert Englund because I was present when he first began developing the character of Freddy Krueger. Even from the start, his voice sent shivers down your spine. He perfectly combined a disturbing, menacing grin with a brilliant performance, creating one of the most terrifying villains imaginable.

Freddy Krueger is instantly recognizable thanks to his glove with razor-sharp blades – it’s arguably his defining characteristic. Before Robert Englund officially donned the glove at a fan event, actress Heather Langenkamp shared her thoughts on Freddy’s iconic weapon, as reported by People magazine.

Creating the special effects makeup took months of work. The costume, which gave Freddy Krueger his iconic look, took weeks to prepare. Seeing this five-pointed star honoring Robert Englund, I immediately think of the five fingers of the worn, grimy glove he famously wore.

Wes Craven created that iconic glove, and he wasn’t afraid to show the true horror of evil. The glove featured four blades as fingernails, tapping into our deep, instinctive fear of being attacked by wild animals – that sudden, unaware vulnerability. These ideas were central to the character and the very first versions of A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Robert Englund: A Horror Icon Long Overdue for Recognition


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During the event, Robert Shaye, the producer of most of the Freddy Krueger films and founder of New Line Cinema (often called “The House That Freddy Built”), joined Englund to celebrate his achievement. The late director Wes Craven was also remembered fondly throughout the ceremony. Together, Englund, Shaye, and Craven created one of the most iconic figures in movie history. As Langenkamp explained in her speech:

Robert Englund consistently brought incredible creativity to the set, helping Wes Craven develop the iconic character we all adore. He’s truly left a lasting impact on Hollywood, and alongside Bob Shaye, helped shape a genre with a bold vision. His contribution is so significant that future generations won’t question who Robert Englund was – his influence on entertainment, the horror genre, popular culture, and even the world, will be remembered forever.

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2025-11-02 16:18