A Nightmare on Elm Street is a drama film, fantasy film, horror film, independent film, slasher film, splatter film, crime film, exploitation film, teen film, thriller film, supernatural film, suspense film, crime thriller film, ghost film, supernatural horror film, psychological drama film, psychological thriller film, crime drama film, and teen horror film connected with United States film history. The page is designed for quick discovery without repeating promotional copy or revealing plot turns.