Wes Cravenis one of the most influentialhorror franchisedirectors of the late 20th to early 21st centuries.
Often times,thehorror genreis a reflection or manifestation of unconscious fears, trauma, or social anxiety.
Many horror directors use the genre as a way to display personal trauma, whether literal or metaphorical.
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This film embodied any parent’s worst fear.
Krug isnt just aserial killerand rapist, but a narcissistic sociopath.
He represents a man without a conscience, driven to make others suffer by any means.
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What Was Cravens Inspiration Behind The Names Krug and Krueger?
The name Krug/Krueger and its significance to Craven expands beyond fiction.
When Craven was a child, his father terrified him and his siblings.
The film grossed more than $115 million worldwide in 2004 on a $30 million budget.
There are also a number of similarities between Krug and Krueger that further their likeness.
Apart from their appearance, mortality, backstory, and motives, both Krug and Krueger embody personified immorality.
Did Craven Direct Horror Films as A Way to Reclaim Control of The Narrative?
In comparison, Craven manifested his fears into his most famous villain.
Freddy Krueger is Craven’s trauma personified, from the three most negative influences in his early life.
Craven was essentially doing something similar and reclaiming hischildhood trauma, specifically from his father and childhood bully.
