A classic horror movie's rating has been reduced after 40 years, making it less scary.

It's hard to believe, but after 40 years, Freddy Krueger is still haunting our dreams. In a world where horror movies have become increasingly gruesome and over the top, it's almost shocking that one of the scariest films of all time has recently had its rating downgraded. A Nightmare on Elm Street, released in 1984 by the master of horror Wes Craven, has been giving us chills and nightmares since its debut. This classic slasher introduced us to the ultimate boogeyman – Freddy Krueger.
The plot of the movie revolves around a supernatural killer, Freddy, played by Robert Englund, who terrorizes and torments teenagers in their dreams. When the movie was first released in the UK, it received the highest rating of 18, but recently, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has lowered it to 15. This change was sparked by a new application filed by Warner Bros, ahead of a re-release of the movie in September.
The BBFC justified their decision by stating that although A Nightmare on Elm Street does have its fair share of "bloody moments," they are relatively discreet when compared to the violence and gore depicted in video games and newer horror movies. Not to mention the easily accessible content on social media. However, not everyone is thrilled with the decision. Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, reacted by saying that showing this movie to a 15-year-old is a form of child abuse and that the BBFC needs to get out more.
The BBFC spokesperson defended the decision, stating that they review the classification of older films when they are submitted for re-release, and apply their current standards as outlined in their Classification Guidelines. In the case of A Nightmare on Elm Street, they found that although there is violence and gore, it is not as explicit and graphic as other movies currently classified as 18. Therefore, they reclassified the movie to be suitable for 15-year-olds.
A Nightmare on Elm Street has become an iconic staple in the slasher horror genre, spawning six sequels, a 2010 remake, and a spin-off movie called Freddy vs Jason, where Freddy goes head to head with another iconic killer – Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th. However, fans of the original may be disappointed to hear that Robert Englund has ruled out reprising his role as Freddy, citing age and health concerns. He did, however, express interest in making a cameo appearance in future movies.
If you're feeling brave, you can catch A Nightmare on Elm Street on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Apple TV. So turn off the lights, grab some popcorn, and prepare to get scared all over again. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to us. The Agency entertainment team can be contacted via email, phone, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page. We always love hearing from you!

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