Film was filmed primarily in the Chicago metropolitan area, with some reshoots taking place in Los Angeles. This remake of the 1984 horror classic attempts to retell the story of Freddy Krueger, a disfigured man who haunts teenagers in their dreams, killing them in their sleep. The production made extensive use of real suburban Illinois locations to create the fictional town of Springwood, utilizing actual schools, residential homes, cemeteries, and commercial establishments across towns like Barrington, Elgin, Elk Grove, Cicero, and Chicago itself. The film stars Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger, along with Kyle Gallner, Rooney Mara, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker, and Kellan Lutz. Despite having a solid cast and updated visual effects, the remake was widely criticized for being unnecessary and not bringing anything substantially new compared to the original Wes Craven film.

Filming locations:

Bluff City Cemetery

In the movie

Scene where the cemetery scenes take place, where characters visit graves connected to the dark history of Freddy Krueger and the secrets buried in Springwood's past. The weathered headstones and moody landscape of this real cemetery provided an authentically eerie backdrop for the film's graveyard sequences.

In reality

The scene was filmed historic cemetery in Elgin, Illinois, established in the 19th century. It sits on a scenic bluff overlooking the Fox River and covers a large area with rolling hills and mature trees. The cemetery serves as the final resting place for many of Elgin's early settlers and prominent citizens, making it a location rich in atmosphere and local history.