To celebrate the release of the original film in U.S. theaters on November 9, 1984, here is a 2001 Double Feature VHS recorded broadcast of Svengoolie hosting A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. VHS cover art below by @night.natalie, they may have a VHS for sale if you DM them.
Wikipedia: "A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven, and produced by Robert Shaye. It is the first installment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and stars Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, and Johnny Depp in his film debut. The film's plot concerns a group of teenagers who are targeted by Krueger, an undead child killer who murders teenagers through their dreams, as retribution against their parents who burned him alive. Craven loosely based the screenplay on a series of news stories about Hmong refugees dying in the middle of nightmares."
"A Nightmare on Elm Street was released in U.S. theaters on November 9, 1984, initially in a limited release of 165 cinemas before expanding. Directed by Wes Craven, this iconic slasher film marked the debut of Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) and featured Johnny Depp in his first film role. The film was an immediate commercial success, grossing over $1.2 million in its opening weekend and over $25 million in the U.S. and Canada."
Original Svengoolie VHS footage with 1080p footage of A Nightmare On Elm Street cut in. Uploaded to Internet Archive by @thechosanwan:
Here is the full video same as above but the movie is uncut and in VHS quality with original commercials. Uploaded to Internet Archive by @retrozilla.
Here's their description of the video: Found the full episode of Svengoolie "A Nightmare on Elm Street" from 2000 on an old VHS tape. By request I uploaded it right here:
Same video as above with a Double Feature opening bumper by Svengoolie added to the beginning and commercials were removed. Uploaded to Internet Archive by @mark_turner_mysteriousworld_.
Here's their description: Most of these files I have pulled from the internet, but I wanted to repair the opening of what is available with a low quality clip I had on hand from around 2021, and a DVD recording of mine that resembles the opening song sequence from 1995. This is the broadcast, edited for air version from VHS from Internet Archive poster Rich Koz:
Wikipedia: "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge is a 1985 American supernatural slasher film directed by Jack Sholder and written by David Chaskin. It stars Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, and Robert Rusler. It is a sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and the second installment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. The film follows Jesse Walsh, a teenager who begins having recurring nightmares about Freddy Krueger after moving into the former home of Nancy Thompson from the first film."
"Freddy's Revenge was released on November 1, 1985, and grossed $30 million at the domestic box office on a budget of $3 million. It received mixed reviews from critics upon release, with many comparing it unfavorably to its predecessor. However, it has enjoyed later success as a cult classic, with critics having reassessed the film's homoerotic themes and subject material. It was distributed by New Line Cinema."
The Svengoolie episode featuring A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge aired in November 2001 and was part of a double-feature presentation that included the first two films in the franchise. Rich Koz, as Svengoolie, delivered his signature blend of horror-host humor, skits, and trivia, riffing on Freddy Krueger’s return and the film’s surreal, subtext-heavy storyline. The episode included musical bits like “Fred’s back, he shreds backs” and commentary on the film’s unique tone, making it a memorable entry in Svengoolie’s late-night lineup:
Same video as above but this one was uploaded to Internet Archive by @thechosanwan. Both versions have original Svengoolie VHS quality hosting footage edited with 1080p video of A Nightmare On Elm Street 2 Freddy's Revenge (1985):
30 years ago, a strange little trick-or-treater named Sam first stepped out of the shadows and into our hearts.
And this October, he’s finally coming home.
All month long, we'll be bringing you new animation, art, screenings, mischief, and much, much more, all courtesy of the creepy little fella who started it all. Brought to you by Sam's original creator, Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty (Trick 'r Treat, Krampus, Godzilla: King of the Monsters)
The night is young. The dead are restless. And Sam has absolutely nowhere else he'd rather be.
Pull up a tombstone and spend 3.1 hours in a moonlit graveyard with Halloween’s favorite little murder goblin. Watch the ghosts drift by, listen to the sounds of autumn, and enjoy a little peace and quiet among the dearly departed.
Perfect for reading, writing, working, relaxing, carving pumpkins, or performing minor acts of necromancy.
So dim the lights, hit that LOOP button, and stay awhile. The dead aren’t going anywhere.
Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh • Animation by Breehn Burns and Ye Aung • Character Designer: Rory Dise
Halloween night can be a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous! Fortunately, Sam and his friend Pumpums the talking pumpkin are here to teach you how to stay safe!
Halloween is full of surprises! Some fun, some scary, and some that require a closed-casket funeral! That's why Sam and Pumpums the talking pumpkin are back with some helpful advice to help you stay safe this Halloween!
Accidents happen. Especially around Halloween. Especially around Sam. Fortunately, Pumpums the talking pumpkin is back with some tips to stay safe this Halloween!
Get an exclusive look at the spooky magic that went into bringing Sam and his jack o'lantern horde to life! Directed by: Trent Shy @TrentShy Produced by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Executive Producers: Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh
Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh @CurtisWaugh • Animation by Ye Aung • Character Designer: Rory Dise • Character Colorist Spencer Greenberg •
Creative Consultant: Jason Johnson • Theme from Friday the 13th Part 3 by Henry Manfredini and Michael Zager
And just like that, the jack o’lanterns have flickered out. The dead have returned to their slumber. And in a moonlit cemetery, our favorite little mischief demon is saying goodbye.
For now.
But don’t cry because Halloween is over. Smile because you survived it. Sam will see you next year.
If not sooner…
🎃
Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Music by Douglas Pipes • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh • Animation and Character Design by Ye Aung and Rory Dise • Background Designer: Sam Kays • Character Clean-up/Color: Joddy Nicola • VFX Artist: Ami Goff • Titles by Sam Furst • Storyboard Artist: Moss Lawton
What you'll see above! I loved watching all the classic horror movie TV spots, my favorites were the Halloween franchise and Nightmare on Elm Street franchise promos!
Welcome one and all to Trash-O-Rama, Austin Popdan's series of themed video mixtapes inspired by the likes of Forbidden Transmission and The Hypnotic Eye. For those unaware a video mixtape is a mashup of clips taken from movies, tv shows, music videos, commercials or whatever other random shit you want all compiled together.
It's the 2026 Halloween special and this one has a specific theme: horror movie TV spots and promos from the 70s, 80s and 90s! Expect Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Dracula, Frankenstein, Ghostface, sharks, zombies and even the fucking Leprechaun!
