One of the great things about the original is the humor twisted into the film. It made you comfortable and then something would happen to make you jump. This movie was almost boring and predictable. I liked how they told more of the back story for Freddy - but it didn't really add any value. I loved the original but I haven't seen it in several years - so I'm not certain what was a remake and what was new. All I know is this Freddy is not as scary or believable as Robert England's. This would be an okay movie to watch at a slumber party - and a new generation may like the improved special effects, but again no remake can replace the original. I wouldn't waste your money.