Episode 121: A Nightmare on Elm Street

Don’t fall asleep! This week, Peaches and Michael are chugging coffee in celebration of 1984’s A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET ! In addition to discussing Freddy Krueger’s undeniable hold on pop culture, our hosts delve into how Wes Craven’s dreamscape forever altered the trajectory of horror cinema. Joining the conversation is legendary director of JAWBREAKER and G.B.F , Darren Stein , who not only speaks of his longtime love of this cult classic, but of its enduring resonance in genre circles and as a queer fave. From Nancy’s booby-traps to Ronnie Blakely’s mannequin, this episode has it all! Go!

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Episode 121: A Nightmare on Elm Street is an episode from Midnight Mass by Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati.

This episode is 78:11 long.

This episode was published on Dec 10, 2025.

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