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Welcome to The Last Horror Blog, a biweekly column on all things horror. Nightmare on Elm Street fan film delves into Freddy’s past – We all know the story of Freddy Krueger after that mob of angry parents set him ablaze, but when it comes to the early – and nonsupernatural days – of the Springwood Slasher, details are bit murky. That changes now. Filmmaker Chris R. Notarile has crafted a clever short film entitled Krueger: A Walk Through Elm Street. The six-minute mini movie showcases a human Freddy eyeing the children of Springwood in a very uncomfortable way. The dialogue is a bit rough in spots, but this is a cool little treat for Freddy fanatics. Elijah Wood’s SpectreVision will introduce us to The Boy – Elijah Wood has...

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Our old pal Freddy Krueger has now appeared in a total of nine different films, and though we pretty much know the entire story of his life, death and fiery resurrection, there is one story that remains largely untold; the story of Freddy's life as the 'Springwood Slasher,' before he was targeted and burned alive by vengeful parents in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

True, Freddy's origins were delved into throughout the original franchise, and even in the premiere episode of Freddy's Nightmares as well as the 2010 remake, but the full story of Fred's days as the so-called Springwood Slasher has never been told - and if you're asking me, such a story would make for the perfect way to once again attempt to reboot the franchise, and bring something fresh and new to the table.

Filmmaker Chris R. Notarile feels the same way, and he just released the...

Filmmaker Chris R. Notarile wanted to do a fan film series based on the adventures of Freddy Krueger before the parents of Springwood torched him. And he's got the perfect actor to play the role.

Roberto Lombardi takes a back seat only to Robert Englund himself when it comes to playing Freddy. Vera VanGuard and Jacob Flowers co-star.

This is the third installment of Krueger: A Walk Through Elm Street, which are all written and directed by Notarile and star Lombardi as the legendary killer in the days when he terrorized children during their waking hours. And in this newest entry, Freddy gets an early meeting with one of his most famous targets.

The newest video is below, and we've included the two earlier entries as well. For more info visit the official Krueger: A Walk Through Elm Street Facebook page.

One, two Freddy's coming for you…

Synopsis

In Springwood,...