Never Sleep Again the Elm Street Legacy Trailer
| Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy | |
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 Domicile video release poster, painted past A Nightmare on Elm Street film series' poster creative person Matthew Joseph Top | |
| Directed by | Daniel Farrands Andrew Kasch |
| Written by | Thommy Hutson |
| Produced by | Daniel Farrands Thommy Hutson |
| Narrated by | Heather Langenkamp |
| Cinematography | Buz Wallick |
| Edited past | Andrew Kasch Michael Benni Pierce |
| Music by | Sean Schafer Hennessy |
| Production | 1428 Films |
| Distributed by | 1428 Films |
| Release appointment |
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| Running time | 240 minutes |
| State | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $404,982[1] |
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy is a 2010 American direct-to-video documentary film that chronicles the entire Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, except for the 2010 remake. The documentary also explores the rise of New Line Cinema. Written past Thommy Hutson, produced by Daniel Farrands and Thommy Hutson, and co-directed by Daniel Farrands and Andrew Kasch. Heather Langenkamp, who portrayed Nancy Thompson in three of the Nightmare films, served equally the project's executive producer and narrator.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] As of Feb 2019, the documentary has grossed over $400k from video sales.
Background [edit]
Production [edit]
Farrands, Hutson, and Kasch first worked together on the documentary film His Name Was Jason. Farrands and Kasch were afterwards reunited by Paramount Pictures to create bonus features for Friday the 13th DVD palatial editions, and they later on worked together on bonus features for Farrands' The Haunting in Connecticut. According to Farrands, who reunited with Hutson shortly thereafter, they jointly decided that it was time to tell the backstories of how the diverse Elm Street films were created and decided to fund the entire project independently.[3] In referencing the difficulties faced during the shooting of His Name Was Jason, the Elm Street retrospective would be produced by a smaller core group of artists and editors who were more than dedicated to creating a quality film. Interviewees were asked to provide whatever rare footage, or behind the scenes photos, that had not been seen before. By way of instance, Farrands reported that David Schow brought in a tape from his own work on Freddy's Nightmares that included ten minutes of Robert Englund footage that had never been aired. He also shared that during the shooting of the Elm Street films, cast and family members of cast would oft have personal photos, which would be highlighted in the finished documentary. At the fourth dimension of their interview with FEARnet, the production had shot a teaser trailer for the projection, some on-location spots and B-roll, and they anticipated chief photography to crave a xx- to 25-solar day shoot.[7] In referencing the writing, Farrands made note that Hutson spent hours creating outlines and structural pieces for production to follow and wrote both the narration and "tens of thousands of questions for the interviewees".[two]
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In 2009, as the motion-picture show was being planned, the production company, 1428 Films, shot a 2-infinitesimal teaser-trailer with Heather Langenkamp which was released online to initiate early interest. Every bit interest in the documentary grew, the producers contacted a number of Elm Street alumni and the producers were in plough contacted by many others. The final full of unique interviews was 106 individuals.[3]
Artwork [edit]
In both a nod to the original series and a wish to utilize some of the talent who contributed to the franchise, the makers of the documentary procured the services of poster creative person Matthew Joseph Elevation to create the original art for the release poster and DVD, and composer Charles Bernstein, who composed the score for the original A Nightmare on Elm Street for the film's main title theme.[2] [iii]
Documentary overview [edit]
In exploring the Elm Street saga, the picture presents photographs, storyboards, conceptual art, publicity materials, archival documents, and behind-the-scenes footage that have never been previously shared. Never Sleep Again expands on Wes Craven's motivations in creating the outset Elm Street film. It also explores behind-the-scenes of the original film and all of its sequels. Through interviews, the movie shares how cast and crew brought their own worst nightmares to life on screen and examines the bear upon the serial and its mythos have had on pop civilisation and the horror genre in general. The documentary too explores the rise and autumn of Robert Shaye'due south New Line Movie house and its reputation equally "The Firm That Freddy Built".
Gay themes in Freddy'south Revenge [edit]
In an article written by Brent Hartinger for After Elton, it is stated that a "frequent debate in gay pop culture circles is this: Merely how 'gay' was 1985's A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy'southward Revenge (the Elm Street sequel)? The imagery in the movie makes information technology seem unmistakably gay — but the filmmakers have all forth denied that that was their intention". During his interview segment for the documentary, screenwriter David Chaskin admitted that the homosexual themes were intentionally written into the script. The residue of the cast and crew stated that they were unaware of any such themes at the time they made the motion picture, but that a series of artistic decisions on the part of director Jack Sholder unintentionally brought Chaskin'south themes to the forefront. In his interview, Sholder stated, "I only didn't have the self-awareness to realize that whatever of this might be interpreted as gay", while "now-out actor" Mark Patton stated, "I don't think that [the character] Jesse was originally written as a gay graphic symbol. I recall it's something that happened along the line by serendipity".[viii]
Release [edit]
The documentary was released as a 2-disc DVD set on May 4, 2010.[2] [three] In promotion of the documentary, the filmmakers gave away a limited edition poster autographed by Heather Langenkamp to anyone who ordered the documentary from the official website, with the DVD comprehend art from original Nightmare affiche artist Matthew Joseph Height. Anyone who ordered the DVD from the website was also entered into a cartoon to win i of three 27"×40" teaser posters signed by dozens of the people who worked on the films and were interviewed in the documentary.[7]
First disc [edit]
The first disc shares 106 interviews with many of the cast and crew spanning all of the Elm Street projects, including:
| Interviewee | Involvement with Elm Street |
|---|---|
| Wes Craven | creator of the film series, director of A Nightmare on Elm Street and New Nightmare |
| Robert Englund | portrayed Freddy Krueger in the first eight films |
| Heather Langenkamp | portrayed Nancy Thompson in Elm Street Part 1, Part 3 and New Nightmare |
| Robert Shaye | producer, New Line Cinema |
| Lisa Wilcox | portrayed Alice Johnson in Elm Street 4 and five |
| Jeff Katz | producer, New Line Cinema |
| John Saxon | portrayed Lt. Thompson in Elm Street Part 1, Part three and New Nightmare |
| Leslie Hoffman | portrayed Hall Guard in A Nightmare on Elm Street |
| Mark Patton | portrayed Jesse Walsh in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy'southward Revenge |
| Clu Gulager | portrayed Ken Walsh in Elm Street 2 |
| Christopher Young | composer, Elm Street 2 |
| Alice Cooper | appearance in Freddy's Dead |
| Dokken | musicians, Elm Street 3 |
| Monica Keena | star of Freddy vs. Jason |
| Renny Harlin | director, Elm Street 4 |
| Chuck Russell | director, Elm Street iii |
| Kane Hodder | portrayed Jason Voorhees in iv of the Friday the 13th films. He too portrayed Freddy in a small-scale cameo in Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday. |
| Ronny Yu | director, Freddy vs. Jason |
| Tuesday Knight | portrayed Kristen Parker in Elm Street 4 |
| Kelly Jo Minter | portrayed Yvonne in A Nightmare on Elm Street five: The Dream Child |
| Miko Hughes | portrayed Dylan Porter in New Nightmare |
| David Newsom | portrayed Chase Porter in New Nightmare |
| Tracy Middendorf | portrayed Julie in New Nightmare |
Second disc [edit]
The second disc includes extended interviews and a "first look" at Heather Langenkamp's I Am Nancy. It also includes the featurettes:
- For the Dear of the Glove
- Fred Heads: The Ultimate Freddy Fans
- Horror's Hallowed Grounds: Return to Elm Street
- Freddy vs. The Angry Video Game Nerd
- Expanding the Elm Street Universe: Freddy in Comic Books & Novels
- The Music of the Nightmare: Conversations with Composers & Songwriters
- Elm Street'southward Poster Male child: The Art of Matthew Joseph Peak
- A Nightmare on Elm Street in 10 Minutes
Reception [edit]
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 100%, based on vi reviews, with an average rating of viii.5/x.[9] Michael Gingold of Fangoria gave the documentary their highest marks, writing that "the amount of behind-the-scenes and other footage the filmmakers have assembled is nothing short of amazing. Never Sleep Again contains a treasure trove of rare and never-earlier-seen deleted scenes, FX-creation shots, etc", terminal, "... [the flick] truly does practice justice to the Elm Street legacy, and fifty-fifty the nigh die-hard devotees are guaranteed to hear and see a wealth of stories and content they've never been aware of earlier. Fedoras off to the team responsible for this high-h2o mark in genre documentaries…".[10]
Ryan Daley of Encarmine Icky also gave the film the site's highest marks, saying, "A perfect five-Skull rating should serve as a attestation to the talent of Daniel Farrands and Andrew Kasch, the filmmaking duo behind this brilliant Nightmare on Elm Street documentary. Even for the casual fan, this is ane hell of an educational picture." He concluded his review by offering, "There's a lot to love virtually Never Sleep Again, and virtually zilch to detest. It's not merely an expertly crafted film about a beloved horror franchise, it'southward as well a film about the legacy of New Line Movie theatre, and ultimately, a picture nearly the horror genre equally a whole. Frankly, you won't find a horror documentary better than this one."[11]
Jeremy Thomas of 411mania wrote of the documentary, "The commencement affair to realize regarding Never Sleep Once again is the length. The documentary is very nearly four hours long, a length that completely dwarfs that of His Name Was Jason, the documentary made past the same crew which covered the Friday the 13th series". He noted that while a proficient portion of the film is directed toward coverage of the eight Elm Street movies, he also found "that what'due south cardinal with each of these segments is that they never seem rushed or superfluous. Each of the interviews adds to the discussion and while some of them joke around a bit, they all provide their own tidbits that add together upward to a true wealth of knowledge." He noted that while interviews of Johnny Depp, Patricia Arquette and Breckin Meyer were not included, the rest of the interviewees provided information that filled that loss. He also offered that "one of the greatest joys is that the interviews allow us to see where the bandage and crew are at present". He summarized that the length might cause business concern that the documentary might be overlong, but offered that due to "directors Daniel Farrands and Andrew Kasch however, the film is very well-paced and the time flies by." His review concludes by offering detailed information about the video, the audio, the packaging, and about the included special features.[12]
Nick Hyman of Under The Radar gave it a 9/10. He noted that while the earlier Friday the 13th retrospective documentary His Name Was Jason "...was severely gutted past studio interference, this documentary is independently financed and allows the interview subjects to be more than candid in their recollections". He offers "While the doc is mostly for fans only, the best material is about the creation of this iconic series on a budget. Independent studio New Line Picture palace's rise is by and large because of Elm Street, and the stories from director/creator Wes Craven, New Line head Robert Shaye, and star Robert Englund about financial struggles and tight deadlines are often the most enlightening." and concludes, "If you're a fan of the original films, this labor of dear is a must-see."[13]
Neil Karassik of Center Weekly noted that almost everyone who was involved in the original projects were captured in interviews, opining that "all eight Freddy features plus i surreal syndicated series are explored with staggering depth that never gets boring", and also sharing that the "project often surpasses its own subject in terms of giddy inventiveness."[xiv]
Cameron McGaughy of DVD Talk stated, "Our long journey comes to an end with a beautiful closing where all of the big names share their sense of pride on the projects--a love you can come across and feel through every minute of these wonderful four hours. Whether information technology'southward Langenkamp sharing Chicken'due south importance in her life or Craven expressing awe that his little film became such an influence and part of pop civilisation, it'due south a fitting finish. And no moment is more moving than watching Shaye'southward eyes tear upwards as thoughts both painful (his ouster from the company he created) and joyous cross in his heed every bit he thanks the fans for the incredible journey."[15]
Awards [edit]
The film won in the "Best Direct-to-Video Championship" and "Best in Show" categories at Home Media Mag 's 2010 Reaper Awards, a yearly DVD testify held at the Roosevelt in Hollywood, CA.[16]
The motion picture was also the recipient of the 2010 Saturn Award for Best DVD Release of the Yr.
References [edit]
- ^ "Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2014)". The Numbers . Retrieved xx Feb 2019.
- ^ a b c d "interview: Never Sleep Again: Dan Farrands, Andrew Kasch and Thommy Hutson Speak!". Dread Fundamental. CraveOnline Media. May 3, 2010. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "interview: Upwards All Night With "Never Slumber Once more"". Fangoria. Archived from the original on 21 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ McCabe, Joseph (October 29, 2009). "interview: Will Depp Return to 'Elm Street'? Doc Directors on 'Never Sleep Again'". FEARnet. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Break, Mr. "interview: Mr. Beaks Stays Up Belatedly With Heather Langenkamp, The Narrator And Exec. Producer of Never Slumber Again: The Elm treet Legacy!" . Own't Information technology Cool News. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Stephenson, Hunter (September 18, 2009). "Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Teaser Trailer and Details". Slashfilm. Archived from the original on 2012-10-xi. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ a b McCabe, Joseph (2010-04-20). "Get a Complimentary 'Elm Street' Poster Signed past Nancy". FEARnet . Retrieved May xvi, 2010.
- ^ Hartinger, Brent (May xviii, 2010). "New Documentary, "Never Slumber Again," Answers Age-Old Question: Was "Nightmare on Elm Street 2" Gay?". After Elton. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ^ "Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved Dec 31, 2016.
- ^ Gingold, Michael. "DVD review: Never Sleep Once more: The Elm Street Legacy". Fangoria. Archived from the original on 21 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Daley, Ryan. "review: Never Slumber Once again: The Elm Street Legacy". Bloody Disgusting. The Collective. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Thomas, Jeremy (8 May 2010). "Never Sleep Over again: The Elm Street Legacy DVD Review". 411 Mania. Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ^ Hyman, Nick (May 4, 2010). "review: Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy". Under The Radar. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Karassik, Neil (19 May 2010). "review: Never Sleep Once again: The Elm Street Legacy". Eye Weekly. Retrieved 20 May 2010. [ permanent expressionless link ]
- ^ McGaugh, Cameron. "Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy review". DVD Talk . Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^ Latchem, John (12 October 2010). "Freddy, Jason, 'True Blood' Dominate Reaper Awards". Domicile Media Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-04-15. Retrieved 12 Oct 2010.
External links [edit]
- Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy at IMDb
- Never Sleep Once again: The Elm Street Legacy at Rotten Tomatoes
- Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy at Nightmare on Elm Street Companion
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Sleep_Again:_The_Elm_Street_Legacy
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