A slasher film is a term used to describe a set of horror films. The usual characteristics of a slasher film involve a stalker that hides in the shadows, young adult victims, and of course, a load of gory murder. Both A Nightmare On Elm Street and Saw have the classic elements of a slasher film but differ significantly. The Saw movie franchise brings a new age curve to the horror movie genre with morals and lessons taught by each intricate trap made by the infamous Jigsaw. On the other hand, A Nightmare on Elm Street movie franchise, although considered a classic horror film, focuses on the supernatural aspects of the plot with added humor. A Nightmare On Elm Street and Saw both hold true to a classical formula in order to create a successful slasher flick, but both veer away from the core elements of a scary movie in different ways. In comparison, each film’s specific aspect is what makes Saw an overall better franchise. …show more content…
A horror movie chronicling a serial killer who kills local teens in their sleep brings supernatural elements to horror films that nobody has seen before. Wes Craven, writer and director, wanted something different and that supernatural twist was the push he needed to make his franchise box office goal. The only problem with this was that Craven steered away from the horror genre “rules” by making the villain, Freddy Krueger, a comic as well. Before his killings Krueger would say a slew of jokes and witty remarks leaving the audience amused. Should an audience be laughing during a horror film? Sure, on occasion, but Krueger is now a symbol of humor which makes the whole series less