What was used to make Freddy Krueger’s glove in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
You'd be hard-pressed to find a mind as warped as Wes Craven's. While it might seem almost cliché today, the writer and director's idea for a villain who can haunt and kill you inside your dreams was completely new when the original A Nightmare on Elm Street came out in 1984.
A variety of influences helped Craven to create the character of Freddy Krueger, from a childhood bully to a random old man who spooked him on the street (seriously). And all the little details came together to create one of horror's most iconic characters.
One of Freddy's most recognizable features is the bladed glove he dons. What did filmmakers use to create that glove?
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The answer is: Tomato Knives. The blades used in Freddy’s iconic glove were made with Case XX P210 tomato knives. The knives were so sharp that actor Robert Englund sliced himself the first time he tried on the glove. There was a stunt glove used for safety, but the full glove was extremely heavy and caused Robert Englund’s shoulder to drop. This tilted stance helped give Freddy his signature walk.Source
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