Hollyweird #023 - AugWESt - Wes Craven's New Nightmare (Sean's B-Day Pick)
The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
IHATEHORROR
4.5 • 811 Ratings
🗓️ 12 August 2025
⏱️ 72 minutes
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Summary
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
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| 0:00.0 | A cinematic fever dream based on the visionary game. |
| 0:05.3 | You did it, didn't you, Jimmy? |
| 0:06.8 | You woke him up. |
| 0:10.2 | No one said it would be easy. |
| 0:12.8 | Return to Silent Hill. |
| 0:15.0 | Exclusively in theaters, January 23rd. |
| 0:19.9 | Oh, we're here. |
| 0:21.8 | Hooray for Hollywood. |
| 0:24.4 | Something, something. |
| 0:27.0 | West Craven. |
| 0:29.7 | He's making new nightmare. |
| 0:32.9 | And then what does he make after this? |
| 0:36.9 | When did this come out? |
| 0:38.1 | I think he makes... |
| 0:39.3 | Oh, people under the stairs came out first. |
| 0:42.6 | What does he scream, I think? |
| 0:44.0 | Oh, a vampire in Brooklyn. |
| 0:46.3 | How could I forget? |
| 0:48.5 | My mistake. |
| 0:49.9 | I do want to talk about that because this is like a weird period, I feel like, that Wes is living in. |
| 0:55.8 | And by the way, everyone, welcome to Aug West Week 2. |
| 0:58.9 | Welcome to Aug West Week 2. |
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