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

Many of you RFR Deadites remember when Robert, the original and only Freddy, was our guest. It was and is probably the most popular RFR show to date. We talked to Robert for 40 minutes during that show and he was a true artist. And as many artists he now has a book of memoirs from his career as the iconic Freddy.

“Hollywood Monster: A Walk Down Elm Street with the Man of Your Dreams” is a memoir from Robert that looks back at his role as Freddy. Robert Englund, is an award-winning actor best known for his role as Freddy Krueger, the legendary horror icon featured on the American Film Institute’s “100 Greatest Heroes and Villains” roster. Finally, the man behind the make up and glove tells his story in this captivating new memoir “HOLLYWOOD MONSTER’ A WALK DOWN ELM STREET WITH THE MAN OF YOUR DREAMS”, published to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first Nightmare on Elm Street film.

Robert Englund is no monster at all, but a deeply funny, charming Hollywood veteran. Packed with Robert’s hilarious stories, playful self-deprecation, and a generous helping of never-before-revealed “A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET” trivia, Hollywood Monster offers an unparalleled look at the beloved film icon. With insider savvy and gallows humor, Robert recounts his audition for Wes Craven, the inspiration for Freddy’s character, the grueling makeup sessions, his soon-to-be-famous costars, the often disastrous on-set blunders, and the wave of popularity that propelled this humble California surfer kid all the way to the top.

Soon after his high-profile stint in the groundbreaking TV miniseries “V”, Robert Englund took on the most celebrated role of his career — the macabre and wisecracking killer who quickly became a household name. From the moment Freddy Krueger dragged his claws across a rusty pipe, a legend had been unleashed — and a star was born. This is his story.

This book is going to be a must have for any Robert fan. And I say Robert fan because he is so well versed beyond just Freddy. In addition to the memoirs he will be a guest at the Flashback Weekend in Chicago this October. On Saturday Oct. 24 – Robert Englund will host the Flashback Weekend Halloween party Saturday evening. And on Sunday Oct. 25 – “HOLLYWOOD MONSTER” book signing and photo op with Robert Englund.

For more on the release of his book and to pick up your copy: www.Amazon.com – Hollywood Monster

For more on Flashback Weekend visit: FlashbackWeekend.com

Listen to Rotting Flesh Radio talk to Robert about his career, films, remakes, and years before it was to happen the Nightmare Remake

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Guest: Robert Englund
Original Air Date: Friday, July 13, 2007

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