10 Horror Franchises That Need A Revival

Much like Friday the 13th, it's pretty shocking that A Nightmare on Elm Street has stayed dormant for close to a decade, with its last entry being the 2010 remake.

Despite poor reviews and a general consensus that Jackie Earle Haley's solid effort nevertheless struggled to fill Robert Englund's shoes, the film grossed over $115 million worldwide, placing it in a prime position for a quick sequel which never materialised.

Word of a second reboot emerged in 2015, though precious little has been heard since, despite the obvious brand appeal of the series and Freddy Krueger in particular.

One suspects the key issue is in finding an actor to replace Englund, because while the 71-year-old horror icon could probably return for a movie or two, he of course can't play Freddy forever, and it's a problem that really needs solving sooner rather than later.

If New Line took their time seeking out a new Freddy, it's certainly possible to find an actor who embodies Englund's spirit, or the alternative is to simply go in a totally radical direction and hope that the execution makes it worthwhile regardless.

Still, the concept of a serial killer who operates in his victims' dreams is too damn good to be left on the shelf for this long.