Robert Englund movies in order

In 1974, Robert Englund made his film debut in the movie, Buster and Billie. From here he followed up his movie work with roles in films such as Sunburst, and Hustle.

Over the years, his screen presence increased and more movies followed, including many, many horror pictures, such as Urban Legend, Wishmaster, and The Phantom of the Opera. Englund also took on the role of Freddy Krueger in a long running series of Nightmare on Elm Street movies.

But how familiar are you with Robert Englund’s portfolio of movies? If you were asked to name them all what would you say?

Well, don’t worry, because I can help. In this post you will find a list of all of Robert Englund’s movies, presented in chronological order, starting with minor roles and bit parts in early pictures, and running through to more substantial roles in later life.

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The 1970s

As noted above, Englund started his movie career in 1974 via a small role in Buster and Billie. Sunburst soon followed, as did a role in Hustle.

Over time, Englund’s appearances on screen increased, as did the frequency of his work. Movies during this period included Big Wednesday and Mind Over Murder.

Robert Englund’s movies during the 1970s included:

• Buster and Billie (1974)
• Sunburst (1975)
• Hustle (1975)
• Stay Hungry (1976)
• St. Ives (1976)
• Death Trap (1976)
• A Star is Born (1976)*
• The Great Smokey Roadblock (1977)
• Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy (1977)
• Big Wednesday (1978)
• The Courage and the Passion (1978)
• Bloodbrothers (1978)
• The Fifth Floor (1978)
• The Ordeal of Patty Hearst (1979)
• Mind Over Murder (1979)

*Uncredited role

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The 1980s

Sliding into the 1980s and Englund began the decade in films such as Dead and Buried, Galaxy of Terror, and Thou Shalt Not Kill. More movies followed, including I Want to Live and Hobson’s Choice.

For a while, Englund kept moving from film to film, often flying under the radar. However, all that changed in 1984 when he took on the role of Fred ‘Freddy’ Krueger in Wes Craven‘s A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Playing the role of Freddy catapulted Englund into the stratosphere and a string of sequels quickly followed. In fact, the character and the movie series proved so popular, they took up most of Englund’s time for the remainder of the decade.

Robert Englund’s movies during the 1980s included:

• Dead and Buried (1981)
• Galaxy of Terror (1981)
• Thou Shalt Not Kill (1982)
• Don’t Cry, It’s Only Thunder (1982)
• Mysterious Two (1982)
• The Fighter (1983)
• Starflight: The Plane That Couldn’t Land (1983)
• I Want to Live (1983)
• Hobson’s Choice (1983)
• Journey’s End (1983)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985)
• Never Too Young to Die (1986)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
• Infidelity (1987)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)
• The Phantom of the Opera (1989)

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The 1990s

Into the 1990s now and as the popularity of Freddy Krueger began to die down, Englund branched out into other roles, including cameos in horror movies. Films during this time included Night Terrors, Wishmaster, and Urban Legend.

Englund’s movies during the 1990s included:

• The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
• Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
• Dance Macabre (1992)
• Night Terrors (1993)
• A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle (1994)
• Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
• Mortal Fear (1994)
• The Mangler (1995)
• The Unspoken Truth (1995)
• Killer Tongue (1996)
• The Paper Brigade (1996)
• Starquest II (1996)
• Perfect Target (1997)
• Wishmaster (1997)
• Meet the Deedles (1998)
• Urban Legend (1998)
• Strangeland (1998)
• The Prince and the Surfer (1999)

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The 2000s

Moving into the 2000s and Robert Englund continued to appear in a wealth of movies. In fact, he was never not working, appearing in movies every year.

During this period he also reprised the role of Freddy Krueger one last time for the horror mash-up, Freddy vs. Jason.

Englund’s films during the 2000s included:

• Python (2000)
• Wish You Were Dead (2001)
• Cold Sweat (2002)
• Windfall (2002)
• Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
• Il ritorno di Cagliostro (2003)
• Kako los son (2003)
• Nobody Knows Anything! (2003)
• Dubbed and Dangerous 3 (2004)
• 2001 Maniacs (2005)
• Hatchet (2006)
• Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)
• Heartstopper (2006)
• Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2007)
• Black Swarm (2007)
• Red (2008)
• Zombie Strippers! (2008)
• Night of the Sinner (2009)

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The 2010s

Into the 2010s and Englund showed no signs of slowing down. More movies appeared, with horror remaining a significant focus.

Movies during this decade included Strippers vs Werewolves, The Last Showing, and The Midnight Man.

Robert Englund’s movies in the 2010s included:

• I Want to Be a Soldier (2010)
• Good Day for It (2011)
• The Moleman of Belmont Avenue (2011)
• Inkubus (2011)
• Strippers vs Werewolves (2012)
• Lake Placid: The Final Chapter (2012)
• Zombie Mutation (2012)
• Sanitarium (2013)
• The Last Showing (2014)
• Fear Clinic (2014)
• Lake Placid vs Anaconda (2015)
• Transylvanian Curse (2015)
• Funhouse Massacre (2015)
• The Midnight Man (2015)
• Nightworld (2017)

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The 2020s

Moving into the 2020s and Englund continued to press forward with his acting career, albeit in a somewhat reduced capacity. His roles in this decade focused more on voice over work, and in 2023 he popped up as himself in the docu-film, Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, which focused on his life and career.

Englund’s movies during the 2020s included:

• Choose or Die (2022)**
• Abruptio (2023)**
• Natty Knocks (2023)**
• Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2023)
• The Quantum Devil (2023)

**Voice role 

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Above are all of Robert Englund’s movie appearances, but which are your favourites? Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors a film you like to revisit, or is The Mangler your go-to picture? Perhaps Big Wednesday?

Whichever Robert Englund movie is your favourite, sound off in the comments below and let everyone know.

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Editor/Writer/Dream Warrior

Alex Wiggan

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