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8/20/2008 11:29 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Nightmare!

The 61-year-old resurfaced at a Hollywood screening last week, looking alive.
Robert Englund
Billy Bob Thornton is rumored to have been cast as Freddy Krueger in a remake of the "Nightmare" franchise.

Robert directed a film called "Killer Pad," which went straight-to-DVD this year.

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BabyGirl:  1273 days ago

Just as creepy as Freddy! 1st.

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Mdog:  1273 days ago

1st - hes hot!

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J:  1273 days ago

I love Robert! Billy Bob just doesn't cut it in my book....get it? Cut it? Hahahahahahaha...I'm a funny bitch

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Queen of the Damned:  1273 days ago

Billy Bob Thornton? Not much work to do in the make-up department.

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D-Money:  1273 days ago

He lives down the street from my friend. Apparently, he's incredibly nice and spend alot of time working on his garden. I would love to see him pruning his roses with the Freddy Krueger glove! LOL

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anonymous:  1273 days ago

Damn he's sexy for 61...

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TMZ IS MY HERO!!:  1273 days ago

There is nobody better than Robert Englund when it comes to appearing as Freddie Krueger in the Nightmare on Elmstreet movies. He is just on another level altogether when it comes to Freddie Krueger.

I eagerly await another Freddie vs. Jason movie!

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Yeddy-Bo:  1273 days ago

At least Freddy dosen't look like a pedofile!!!!!!!!!!!

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duda:  1273 days ago

Love Robert Englund.... was upset when I heard BBT was going to be playing the man who has haunted dreams since the 80's because nobody can play freddy k like Robert can. He looks AWESOME!!!!

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Cherrie_Blossomm:  1273 days ago

One, two, Freddy's coming for you. Three, four, better lock your doors. Five, six, grab your crucifix. Seven, eight, better stay up late. Nine, ten, never sleep again. And I made up this one...Eleven, twelve, or he'll take your soul to hell.

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Yeddy-Bo:  1273 days ago

.....Thirteen Fourteen, your a MORON!!!

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Lucie in the Sky with Diamonds:  1273 days ago

Is it just me or does Robert England look a lot like Pete Townsend from The Who? Just sayin...

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Skippy:  1273 days ago

I've been a fan of this dude since I was a kid, I absolutely love the "Nightmare on ELm Street" movies! I spoke to him on the phone a few years ago while he was on the radio promoting "Freddy vs. Jason" and he was a very gracious and cool guy. Sad to hear they're moving froward with the series (or re-booting it, Lord knows why) without the REAL Freddy K.

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wordzup:  1273 days ago

Love him, love him, love him. Robert Englund is an amazing actor! Not only does he bring Freddy alive, but he has also been in numeruous other movies that rock. They need to make another Freddy vs. Jason vs. Michael Meyers or something similar to that. He looks great for 61 years young. You rock, Robert!

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Kelly:  1273 days ago

The best! And he's a really nice guy. I'm disappointed that they would even consider making a nightmare on elm street without Robert- Lame! Nobody will be able to replace how he moves his body and stances. Just won't work.

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