Freddie, Regan and someone else. There are situations in which the viewer experiences a deep sense of approval, and when the subconscious mind tells that this director should be given another chance. This is the feeling I had after watching the short horror film "Dad, cover me", which in 2014 was directed by Spanish director Ignacio Francisco. Five years later, another author’s work, The New Freddie, was published online. Yes, the one we know well from the franchise "Nightmare on Elm Street". In this short film, Freddy Krueger meets two other icons of American slashers.
Do you know who Regan McNeill is? Anyone who has seen and loved The Exorcist knows. The crossover between this movie and A Nightmare on Elm Street is a very interesting idea, but the bottom line is that The New Freddy is a comedy. And the comedy is very nice, causing a sincere smile! The whole plot, the duration of which does not reach three minutes, plays not so much horror as unexpected turns in general, without reference to any specific genres. However, OK – the element of the thriller is still there and it is associated with the third character, which is also well known to fans of horror. I will not spoil such a highlight, because you need to see it with your own eyes. An unexpected meeting, the reaction of the characters to each other, voiceover comments and the finale, including the mandatory scene after the credits, uplift the mood and leave the viewer with a sense of hope that someday we will see all these beloved monsters on the big screens, and a new rebirth of slashers will definitely happen.
Grim. He's great here! Freddy Krueger is similar to the version that was known and loved before the release of the unsuccessful remake in 2010. He is charred, sharp-nosed, but in his own way attractive and even funny. Do you remember that in the early 1990s, Nightmares gradually turned from horror to black comedies? The trend continues, albeit at such an amateur level. The appearance of Regan and the third character is also in order. There is even a reference to the frightening scene in The Exorcist, but presented here in a different light and with a different meaning. However, these are other times and other problems that are important to cover and overcome. It is a pity that sometimes amateurs do this, and not those who continue to produce multimillion-dollar films.
After watching The New Freddie, I came to the unequivocal conclusion that we still need horror movies with familiar characters. Practice has shown that remakes are not always good. But the sequels and crossovers, even if they are filmed more than a dozen, are much easier to digest. And even more pleasant.
10 out of 10