Freddy Krueger facing the Myers house at night, symbolizing the clash between Nightmare on Elm Street and Halloween in 1980s horror.
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Freddy Krueger Ruled the 80s

Freddy Krueger wasn’t just a slasher, he was the 1980s. He cracked jokes, haunted dreams, and showed up everywhere from MTV to lunchboxes. While Jason and Michael lurked in the shadows, Freddy owned the spotlight. Here’s why the dream demon ruled the decade… and how he got buried under the sands of time.