Hollywood Monster: A Walk Down Elm Street with the Man of Your Dreams

by Alan Goldsher and Robert Englund

Book Overview

Robert Englund, legendary star of A Nightmare on Elm Street, peels back the Freddy Krueger mask and reveals the stuff of every horror buff's dreams.

ONE...TWO...FREDDY'S COMING FOR YOU...

You've seen him in the A Nightmare on Elm Street series--and in your darkest dreams. The sadistic killer with the flame-charred face. The knife-blade claws. The razor-sharp wit. Freddy...But you've never seen him like...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439150494
• ISBN13: 9781439150498
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Great for Freddy fans!

This book is a great choice for fans of Freddy. At first I thought the background on Robert Englund would be boring, but the man has led a very interesting life and seems to be a seriously nice guy.

Worth the time and money.

Even if you aren't a nightmare fan this book is worth your time. Englund is simply entertaing, his insight is funny. I read it very quickly.

From Surfer to Hollywood Monster

Coming in at 298 pages the book is a quick read. But this hasn't been a quick life for Robert Englund. The anecdotes on things that have occurred in his life tend to lack some details; however, they do range from the star studded to the hilarious. For a man who is currently considered an amazing character actor in horror films, he is possibly one of the most recognizable stars in the genre since Vincent Price. The book starts off with his young acting career (to get girls) and follows his life through to the top of becoming the horror icon Freddy Krueger. This is great fun and a quick read. The appendix contains some fun filled favorite lists: music, movies, and kills. The lists depict Englund's tastes and well Freddy's morsals. Hollywood Monster is a must read biography for actors, horror fans, and folks wanting to experience a large part of cinema history. Who knew the scariest man in cinema is the nicest, humblest, and sincerest man in hollywood for 4 decades.

A Great Read!

Robert Englund's had a very interesting career and it come across well in the book. I read it in nearly one sitting, it was that good. I only wish there were a little more behind the scenes stuff on the Elm Street films and more photos. Well worth the money!

Enjoyed this book.

I loved this book! I finished it in 27 hours and thats only because I had to work. Robert Englund has led an interesting life, plus he has scared us as Freddy for many years. I would recommend this book to any fan of his.