Rebooting Horror: What's Behind the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Revival? The horror genre has long been a staple of American cinema, providing a platform for audiences to confront and process their deepest fears.
However, in recent years, the industry seems to be relying increasingly on nostalgia rather than innovation.
Paramount's announcement that it will reboot Wes Craven's classic 1984 film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" is just the latest example of this trend.