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HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A spine-chilling spectacle unfolded on Hollywood Boulevard as Robert Englund, renowned for his illustrious career spanning over four decades, was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame. The event, attended by hundreds of enthusiastic fans, celebrated the actor’s enduring legacy in a delightfully macabre ceremony.
Climbing the ladder to stardom in Hollywood requires tenacity, and Englund’s rise was no exception. He achieved iconic status with his portrayal of the infamous Freddy Krueger in the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise, which helped cement his place in cinematic history.
In a playful nod to his horror roots, the Hollywood Walk of Fame transformed into the “Walk of Maim” for the occasion, as Englund and his fans embraced the eerie theme.
Reflecting on his enduring popularity, Englund remarked, “I’m now connecting with my third generation of fans, and building such a loyal following is incredibly gratifying for an old dog like me.”
Since his chilling debut in 1985’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” Englund has captivated audiences, with the original film spawning seven sequels and solidifying Freddy Krueger’s position as a legendary figure in horror cinema.
“If you ask any fan around the world today ‘Who are the horror icons?’ They’ll say Freddie, Jason, Michael, Ghostface, Chucky and now Art the Clown, probably in that order. Freddie is always first! Always!” said filmmaker Eli Roth.
Of course, if the man who made Freddie Krueger famous is going to get a star on the walk of fame, it really can only happen on one day of the year. And this Halloween timing was not lost on this overflow crowd of fans.
“For the best horror icon of all time, you couldn’t write that script any better,” said Adrian Preziado.
Much like Freddie, the film killer’s popularity is hard to kill. Fans like Rob Atchley ready to stand-in for Englund should another sequel bust out.
“I probably have got over a $1,000 invested into it, but the hat, I made the hat myself,” said Rob Atchley.
As for Englund, at 78 years old, he doesn’t see another Freddie Krueger film in his future… but hey – he’s already made the cut as an actor/slasher.
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