Few horror icons have carved out a legacy as unique, terrifying, and darkly witty as Freddy Krueger. The burned-faced specter with a razor-glove and a dirty Christmas sweater has haunted dreams—and cinema screens—for over three decades. Unlike methodical slashers like Michael Myers or Jason Voorhees, Freddy doesn’t just chase you; he gets you where you’re most vulnerable: asleep. And when you sleep, you die.