Hollyweird #023 - AugWESt - Wes Craven's New Nightmare (Sean's B-Day Pick)

In this episode, the hosts dive into the intricacies of Wes Craven's 'New Nightmare,' discussing its unique meta-horror approach and its place in Craven's career. They explore the film's connection to other works, its timeline, and Craven's innovative storytelling techniques. The conversation touches on the film's reception, its enduring legacy, and the performances within, particularly Robert Englund's method acting. The hosts also recount personal anecdotes and humorous moments, including the logistical quirks and challenges of filming 'New Nightmare.' 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:09 Discussing Wes Craven's Filmography 00:40 Listener Feedback and Anecdotes 02:38 Halloween Set Stories and Freddy Krueger 03:22 Freddy's Diva Moments and VHS Nostalgia 04:16 Analyzing the Nightmare Franchise 08:26 Judge Sean's Courtroom Bit 11:22 Reflecting on Wes Craven's Career 13:29 Meta Horror and New Nightmare's Legacy 27:01 Earthquake Footage and Heather Langenkamp's Acting 33:05 Unexpected Collision 33:28 Freddy Krueger's Phone Calls 33:48 Robert Englund's Unique Performance 34:30 Dylan's Strange Behavior 35:10 Heather Visits Wes Craven 35:20 Freddy as an Evil Spirit 40:40 Hospital Drama 41:58 Freddy's New Look 45:49 Freddy's Insane Abilities 47:34 Wes Craven's Performance 55:40 Freddy's Final Battle 01:04:21 Concluding Thoughts and Announcements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hollyweird #023 - AugWESt - Wes Craven's New Nightmare (Sean's B-Day Pick) is an episode from The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast by IHATEHORROR.

This episode is 01:11:42 long.

This episode was published on Aug 12, 2025.

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