The Goldbergs: Beverly Takes on Freddy Krueger aka “Mr. Knifey-Hands”

Wendi McLendon-Covey, Robert Englund, The Goldbergs (ABC/John Fleenor)

On The Goldbergs episode “Mister Knifey-Hands”, despite Beverly’s (Wendi McLendon-Covey) wishes, Jackie’s (Alexis G. Zall) parents allow Adam (Sean Giambrone) to watch the scary horror film Nightmare on Elm Street (see link below). A disagreement between the families ensues. But then Beverly dreams of facing off with the horror icon Freddy Krueger, and it’s awesome.

[Watch the original Wes Craven film Nightmare of Elm Street]

On The Goldbergs, Freddy Krueger is portrayed by the legendary Robert Englund. You can see him next in the 2019 horror film Abruptio with comedian-turned-director Jordan Peele, who won an Oscar for his 2017 horror film Get Out. The Goldbergs airs Wednesdays at 8 pm on ABC, right before American Housewife. [Related: Who Is New Jackie on ‘The Goldbergs’? What Happened To Old Jackie?]

 

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Had the pleasure of joining Adam F Goldberg’s ‘80s time machine THE GOLDBERGS for their special Halloween episode. Krueger’s back! It’s Freddy vs Bev! Oct 24 on ABC ⁦@thegoldbergsabc.

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Englund without the Freddy costume…

 

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You’re all my children now, Kentucky. Freddy visits #TheScarefest Sept 29 – Oct 1.

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