Trademark Tales of Terror: Freddy Krueger Stalks the Nightmares of Bootleg Merchandise Vendors

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Welcome to the inaugural post of Trademark Tales of Terror. In this Halloween-season post we dive into the dark and chilling world of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” Join me as we explore the trademark legacy of one of horror, cinema's most iconic figures, Freddy Krueger.

In the gloomy realm of nightmares, the bladed-glove-wielding scarred slasher, Freddy Krueger, made his debut. He terrorized Elm Street youth, haunting their dreams and leaving a tale of spine-chilling movies in his wake. With his fedora and his sinister grin, Freddie became an enduring symbol of fear.

The “A Nightmare on Elm Street” movies have been a huge success for New Line Cinema and its successors, including Warner Brothers. Not only have the nine movies in ... 

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