Robert Englund Speaks at Academy Museum Horror Exhibition
Robert Englund spoke at the opening of 'The Horror Show' at the Academy Museum, reflecting on horror's rise and his early career.
Robert Englund, best known for playing Freddy Krueger in the A Nightmare on Elm Street films, spoke at the opening of the exhibition The Horror Show at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Englund recalled that during his early career, people working in horror were given a poor table in the studio commissary. His first screen role was in the 1974 neo-noir Buster and Billie.
He also shared his view that horror has taken the place of the Western and the gangster film in the cycle of film genres.
The event also highlighted recent horror successes, including Amy Madigan's Academy Award win for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Zach Cregger's Weapons, as reported by slashfilm.com.
Quick answers
What exhibition did Robert Englund speak at?
He spoke at the opening of 'The Horror Show' at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
What did Englund say about horror's place in film genres?
He said horror has taken the place of the Western and the gangster film in the cycle of film genres.
What was Englund's first screen role?
His first screen role was in the 1974 neo-noir 'Buster and Billie'.