Finally a logical list. People hate on part 2 Lot but I always thought it was decent and the scariest makeup job. I always have a hard time deciding if I like part 1 or 3 best but part 2 is right behind them because he was just so mean spirited in that one. Love it.
I agree with you on the part you said Freddy has a personality being he speaks in contrast of Jason , Michael Myers and Leatherface. He has his own dark humor personality similar to Chucky if you ask me.
Here's mine: 1. Part 2 (Definitely the scariest looking. The red eyes, the teeth, and the tight boney appearance. Definitely looks like a real burnt victim with the skin tightened and pale. It was what the remake tried to do. And yet made him evil as hell. 2. The original (I love this one almost equally in a different way. While part 2 looked liked years of crispy scars. The original looks fresh and glossy. Shiny and blacken marks. His ear has a hole in it and one little bit of his hair is showing in his back. And also looks angry looking. Phenomenal.) 3. New Nightmare (What a badass redesign. But it's not entirely number one best. I love the tench coat and love the idea of making his scars split skin but the same time. It looks a bit cartoony without all the chaotic details in the scaring. Though his teeth look nice and more natural shapped and his grey contacts look so good. The glove is nice and looks like the original's poster. He looks buff and muscular as hell. But I don't feel like the costume fits well with the more realistic tone New Nightmare was aiming for. Like the leather pants is too much but it looks cool in that 90s redesign way. Wes had admitted he regretted changing Freddy's look. I'm not sure if fans were disappointed with the changes but IMO, he certainly looks more creepy.) 4. Part 3 (I think it's a very iconic design and his face is more flexible and he looks like he has more expression than the next one. I love the melted cheese look and how the colors pop.) 5. Part 4 (This one is the most iconic next to part 2 but something is just looks a little off. It does have the cheek bones and the sunken eyes which was what Yagher tried to improve but I think the shape of the head looks werid and the colors look washed out. His hat and sweater is also too clean unlike part 3 where it looks gritty and dirty. But overall it's the last good one.) 6. Part 5 (Pretty awful. He looks alright in the church, the shadows with the black eyes fits the Gothic tone part 5 had and looks like a burnt Nosferatu but he smiles like a dumbass in this one a lot. Apparently David Miller said he wanted the makeup to look "aged and mire weathered" which if he wanted to do that, why have LESS makeup? They should make him look like New Nightmare with split skin, more tattered clothes and a more broken up glove or a whole new design. Not something that looks like my Halloween mask from Party City. I am sorry Mr. England thst you had to wearing that everyday on set. But still looks better than Freddy's Dead.) 7. Freddy vs Jason (Overrated as hell. I hate the colors, I hate the lack of details in the skin, the scars are too deeply red and look like polka-dots. It's like the dollar store version of part 3. Then I found out the makeup was by the guy who did Jason Takes Manhattan which explains everything. His teeth look like Austin Powers's too and I HATE how his brows are too high. Compare that to New Nightmare where he looks angry af. However the demon makeup looks is amazing. A shame that wasn't his main look because he looks frightening.) 8. Freddy's Dead (Too smooth, too shiny, too pink, and too rubbery. His scars look like blisters or a rash but not burns. He also looks really csrtoony like a Power Rangers villain but the shape of the head look good. This was originally used for the second season for the Freddy show but it should be a make for TV mask. David Miller. Shame on you.) 9. Remake (Lack of imagination. Hardly any scars but on his left cheek, buck teeth, bubble lips, covered in too much CGI, and looks like a Lion and not scary or even all that gross looking. I'm aware he's supposed to look like a real burnt victim but part 1 and 2 look like real ones in comparison. They should have made him look like what Wes Craven originally wanted Freddy to look like. (skull revealing, hole in his cheek, and pus oozing out his scars). But it looks like he can barley talk in it and is just a hot mess. If it was leaked now, fans would've demanded to the filmmakers to delay the movie and fix it.)
Yes! Could'nt agree more with that list! Part 2 Make up was phenomenal! In fact part 2 was my first nightmare movie and the look of Freddy was really unsettling. It was SO good and frankly I am not ashamed to say that I am a massive fan of part 2!
I've also always enjoyed Freddy's Revenge. It'a a solid horror movie with decent acting. Although, I understand some of the critique. A nightmare on elm street 1 will always be far superior. And aything after Freddy's Revenge doesn't feel like a horror movie.
I think part 3/4 is the most iconic as it was around this time that the popularity was at its height…..I remember Freddy being on mtv, cereal boxes etc……but part 2 and part 1 are the most scary and my favourite looks for the character!
I liked the look from the first Nightmare on Elm Street. I think, because it was the first time seeing the character, it made a strong impression. A New Nightmare is my second favorite, because it felt very demonic.
I'll just go ahead and say it... Doug Jones needs to be the next Freddy Kruger. Since Robert Englund most likely will never be returning as Freddy Krueger, I'd love to see a Doug Jones step into the nightmare shoes. Especially since Doug is an amazing character actor who loves wearing prosthetics and becomes the character.
Doug Jones is much too tall and much too wispy and thin to play freddy. His physicality is all wrong for this part. I'd 100% prefer to see the rumor of Kevin Bacon playing the part come true.
@@scottm8285 Ii total understand where people are coming from by saying they want Kevin Bacon. But, unfortunately, it's probably never going to happen. Yeah, Bacon would have been a good choice for Freddy like 15 or 20 years ago, but now he's a bit old for the part and don't think he'd look that good under all the makeup.
I know where your heads at because he’s an amazing costume/makeup/character actor, but i don’t think he fits the mentality role of Freddy. Need someone a little funnier/crazier, almost like a sadistic jim Carrey
@@NoonMight the mentality is important. I agree. The only problem, in this case, is that people keep naming off big name actors. What we'd need is someone under the radar. My second choice for Freddy would be Gustaf Skarsgård.
I liked his look in New Nightmare. I remember around that time they had a book series that were based around this "New Look" Freddy. He seemed beefier too.
My favorite version of Freddy was from “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.” He looked mean and I loved that the knives came out of his fingers. It was just creepy and different than the others.
Absolutely agree with you about the Part 2 makeup 100% Chris. Kevin Yagher did an incredible job creating a truly beautiful piece of work, which is even more amazing when you discover that he was still a teenager when he did it. I remember reading an interview with David Miller in Fangoria around the time of Part 5 and he was saying that he really didn't like the Part 2 makeup because he thought it was too smooth, which is kind of ironic when you see the makeup he did for Part 5. For me, Millers makeups always looked rubbery and lacked detail, whereas Yaghers had so much depth to it. I never get tired of looking at the Part 2 makeup because everything about it is perfect. I believe it was Yagher who put contact lenses on Robert England for the first time on that film and gave him those amazing teeth. Watching your video, it's kind of startling to see just how much the makeup changed over the years, so I definitely agree with your ratings.
My favorite make-up is the Part 4 look. He looks so grungy and dirty, not to mention ticked off! I also love the Part 2 look and I have a soft spot for the Vs. look.
The make up design from Freddy's Revenge is my favorite too, he's the most sinister looking in that movie I'd have to say. Also I was never a fan of the whole demon Freddy from Freddy VS Jason.
I heard another UA-camr say that the Freddy's Dead makeup looked like they just stretched bubble gum over his face. That struck me as a great way to describe it...
I absolutely agree with your number one! The facial expressions of Freddy in part 2 are really creepy and gave me the shivers when i was a kid. This is the face of pure horror.
Thank You for appreciating Haley's job in potraying Freddy, while giving all the respect due to the original. I thought I'm the only one not hating him as Krueger XD
No one "hates" Haley - it's just a Hard learned Fact that it's gonna be Next to IMPOSSIBLE to ever find anyone that can successfully replace Robert Englund as Freddy ... Especially in the Eyes of the Hardcore Nightmare Fans.
He just looks like a typical Caucasian dude but I guess the world finds that appealing. Don't get me wrong he's gorgeous but I mean so does every guy in LA like him.
One thing I do love about Dream Child's makeup is that he looks like Nosferatu in places. Also, the director tried SO hard to make something cool. I loved seeing his storyboards and artwork.
The part 5 makeup that you speak of, was actually intended probably from the script where they were trying to make Freddy look old and decrepit, which ultimately was not the direction of the script they went for. But I think was the makeup effect they still wanted to achieve
Freddys eyes on part 2 compliments the naked up so fucking well. They should of kept freddys eyes like this all the way thru series. That would of been bad ass.
The original is #1 for me. Its fresh and looks like huuuge deep blisters that burst. New nightmare is #2 to me. looks very demonic. As if "something" is mascarading around. And part 2 is my #3. Yes it looks gross. But comes in at 3 for me. Love your vids Chris!! Always a joy to watch your stuff. 🍻
I recently watched them in order and I gotta say I initially overlooked the makeup in the 2nd because it was my least favorite of the series but looking back the makeup was actually pretty cool lol. The main thing I noticed when watching was the difference between the glossy vs matte looks and personality. Great idea ranking them, really enjoyed watching 🙂
@@damien1781 I do, I think it makes sense to look different because it’s actually an evil entity that takes Freddy’s appearance. The scene towards the end when he turns into a more demonic looking figure with horns as he’s burning looks pretty cool too.
@@damien1781 Yeah I think the bone look was a good choice and again makes sense that it’s not actually Freddy, like the entity morphed it’s own body or something and looks more “organic” lol.
@@damien1781 what are you’re favorite movies? Mine are 1,3,6 and new nightmare. 6 is pretty silly, he’s pretty much evil bugs bunny at some points lol but I still like it for some reason. I guess it’s the cast and setting.
I agree, part 2 has the best makeup and I even use the exact same screenshot to prove my point, he's terrifying! I'd leave the red eyes though but that's just me, I love Robert Englund's natural green eyes too much! Part 6 is my least favorite, it looks too "rubbery" but the flat lighting certainly doesn't help. The remake doesn't count, that's not Freddy.
Just discovered your channel and really enjoyed the video! I appreciate the thought and consideration you put in, even if I don't agree with every ranking or critique, but hey, it's subjective! For what it's worth, here's my list, best to worst: 1. Nightmare 4 - In my opinion, the best version of the Yagher make-ups. (He did have 3 movies to iterate and perfect it.) Detailed, great color, texture, balance between realism and stylized design, and thin enough for Robert's performance to shine through brilliantly. 2. Nightmare 3 - As you said, a great hybrid of the Part 2 and Part 4 make-ups with some of the strengths of both, but more refined and confidently naturalistic, and thus less exaggerated than Part 2. 3. Freddy vs. Jason - As far as redesigns go, this is a strong one. The amped-up, high contrast colors, textures and wounds, and slightly more "designed" features work well for the over-the-top, stylized tone of the movie. 4. Nightmare 2 - A huge step in the right direction. Simplifies Miller's original design and introduces or refines many of Freddy's most iconic features, including the "witchy" look. 5. Nightmare 1 - Miller's ambitious, but over-engineered make-up is commendable in theory, but rough and chunky in execution. There's a reason Freddy is mostly in shadow in this movie. The multi-layer effect doesn't really read onscreen and just ends up obscuring Robert's performance. 6. New Nightmare - This is another Miller design that I like in theory, but not execution. The torn skin effect looks stark and overly designed and unnatural and the revealed muscle structure is anatomically inaccurate and too monochromatic. 7. Nightmare Remake - Yet another interesting idea that didn't work out. At least this time, it wasn't due to poor/rushed execution. As you said, it softens/reduces too many facial features and while the result is naturalistic and unsettling, this version of Freddy just can't emote in ways we expect from the character, not to mention that most of his defining witchy features are gone, so he just doesn't look enough like Freddy. 8. Freddy's Dead - We're in agreement here. These next two designs are just bad for all the reasons you said and more, but Freddy's Dead was an improvement over Dreamchild. Some of the detail and bone structure have returned and the wound detail and paint application are more pronounced and no old-man jowls! 9. Nightmare 5 - Rubbery-looking, lacking detail in both the sculpt and paint application, and he has jowls for some reason, making Freddy looks like a very wrinkly old man at times.
Freddy’s Revenge (part 2) will always be my absolute favorite makeup but I will say I was disappointed when you “house cleaned” Demon Freddy from FVJ! That was such a good one too! Obviously, hyper-stylized but still so evil and terrifying
I’m going best to worse! 1: freddy’s revenge (scariest Freddy has ever been and looked in my opinion) 2: a nightmare on elm street 1984 3: remake 2010 ( I believe if it wasn’t a remake a just a new story altogether, better co-stars, and take away the pedophile aspect, I think he looks great and did a good job as Freddy. He took the character and made it his own and not copy what Robert did) 4: dream warriors 5: dream master 6: new nightmare 7: Freddy vs Jason 8: dream child 9: final nightmare (nuff said lol) I’m a Fred-Head till I die, will always be my favourite of the big 3. I will always love Robert englund as Freddy, and I will always support anyone new who dons the fedora and glove as long as the story is great, well written, and the actor makes it their own!
I understand what they were going for. A realistic look would be gnarly, but, the biggest problem with how they did it was that they did more of a healed/healing burn victim. If his makeup would've started out like the original and became more healed with every soul he takes it would make sense.
Great list and appreciate the rationale for each selection. I personally have to go with the OG from pt 1 but pt 2 is a close 2nd. You are spot on regarding some of the later sequels getting lazy and looking like random masks from a Halloween store...bigger budgets but worse makeup? Wild.
No one asked me but my ranking for Freddy’s makeup is 1: pt 1 2: Freddy’s revenge 3: Freddy vs Jason 4: Dream master 5: Dream warriors 6: New nightmare 7:Freddy’s dead 8: Dream child 9:And Remake
Right on, Part 2 all the way!! It's my absolute favourite ANOES.. scariest scenes are: poor Grady cornered in his bedroom, with Freddy's beyond sinister smirk, just nodding his head as he approaches, as if to say 'ohhh yesss.. this is happening' The school bus scenes, & those flippin hounds from hell mutant guard dogs with human faces as Lisa enters that abandoned plant, 2nd last scene.
Having gotten to wear makeup that came from the same molds that created the makeup Robert wore on the set of the film...I still have a soft spot for that makeup from "Nightmare 5".
That doesn't make sense. The makeup was in latex appliances and blended in after being sculpted on the mold of his head. You couldn't have worn the exact same makeup..unless you worded that wrong.
@@FatLadyKiller I guess I misspoke- I wore the same makeup from the same molds that created the makeup Robert wore for ANOES5- we got the pieces straight from David Miller himself. Thanks!
Great video! My order is close to yours but I would do Part 1 and Part 2 as a tie. I’d absolutely like to get a silicone mask of Part 2 directly from Kevin Yagher if he made a silicone mask version.
Agreed they took Freddie's personality in the remake . You put what I've been thinking into words dude. I wanna like it cause he's my favorite horror villain
To this day the original A Nightmare on Elm street is my all time favorite horror film. I was 12 or thirteen when I first saw it and it was both frightening and fascinating. Mostly because I do not have nightmares so the concept fascinates me even more.
What's funny is that I think the original film and Dream Warriors makeup looks better in the behind the scenes pics, but in the actual film with the dim lighting, the Freddy's Revenge makeup is the best, and by far the scariest. If there's ever another film with Robert, I would love for the makeup to be a combo of 1 and 2.
Awsome video 100% agree have you thought about doing the same for the gloves I know to most people the all the gloves might look the same but in my opinion each individual glove has it's own look and personality just like the make up
These are my top 5 favorite freddy make-up designs. 1. Nightmare on elm street 3 dream warriors. 2. Nightmare on elm street. 3. Nightmare on elm street 2 freddy's revenge. 4. Freddy's dead the final nightmare. 5. West cravens new nightmare.
*Pt. 2 is my favorite make-up, and my favorite Nightmare on Elmstreet movie. 1 & 2...especially 2, he's at his darkest. Especially when he's Jesse, and the finger blades are just coming right out of the fingers. So fuckin cool*
As a 10 year old Freddy vs Jason was my introduction to both characters as a young kid I hated horror films but my older brother convinced me to watch it with him and it scared the shit out of me for a month it fucked with my head. Fast forward 18 years I can't get enough of them in Highschool idk if I'm the only person but we all have that one movie that we can put on every night before bed and go to sleep too but for a good 3 months on school nights I would go to sleep to that movie. Crazy how things change I think the moral is things we are scared of if we face those fears after it's over we realize that we really enjoyed the thing we were afraid off. Thanks for the hours off enjoyment Fred and all my other horror icons!
great list. aligns with my views, but you justify it well. number 2 has the most amazing makeup. I do think people should still watch them in order though. Showing Part 1 to someone that hasn't seen it before is a massive headf*ck for them!
I loved the make up on the first one because his face always looked moist, like he’d just been burned and the plasma was leaking out of his face. Part 2 make up is the most terrifying. The eyes are harrowing
I have to argue with NOES 1984 being number 2 on this list for good reasons. This is the only makeup that bothered to make his wounds look actually painful and intense. He looks freshly burned, still bleeding from his cheek, and the parts that aren't burned look just as real. Then there's the smoke damage on his brows and ear. None of the other makeups take these things into consideration. This is also the only one to still have most of his eyebrows in tact. The nose isn't too witch-like, but is also still hooked down and makes him more menacing than the wicked witch approach. Plus there's the fact that the burns range from mild. like the bridge of his nose, to severe, like his right cheek and earlobe. Eyes are mostly fluid and you can tell his eyelids have partially boiled. Not to mention the fact that this is the only time he doesn't look like a literal pizza. Why is this REALLY not your first choice? It's COMPLETELY PERFECT.
Fave look is the original, while least favorite is the remake (for the same reasons you mentioned about it). The comment about you being old because you were born in 88 got a chuckle out of me. as I have over a decade on you.
I saw every nightmare at the theater from part 2 on. I agree the second had the best makeup. I could never figure out why they couldn't match the greatness of that makeup ever again.
You know, I've only just noticed that if you were to change the colour of Jackie Earle Haley's makeup design to blue, he actually somewhat resembles one of the Na'Vi from Avatar! (See: 1:49) ....Oh, and thanks for 12:26. I'll never look at a pepperoni pizza quite the same way again.
Hi chris! Since you did halloween and nightmare on elm street, is there any chance o a series ranking the looks of other horror icons (chucky, jason, leather face,etc)? Looking forward to your content
"Being dead wasn't the problem, but being forgotten! Now that's a b!tch!" Freddy VS Jason. One of my favorite horror moves of all time!
Same
Mine was in the first one when Tina says “Oh god!” And Freddy raises his glove and says “ NO!, this is god!”
Pretty sure he said being dead wasn’t the problem but they forgot now that’s a bitch which is my second favorite line next to This is god
@@ChaseRapoport11 no actually he does say, “being dead wasn’t a problem,but being forgotten, now that’s a bitch “
"Welcome to primetime bitch" from 3 is my favorite line
Finally a logical list. People hate on part 2 Lot but I always thought it was decent and the scariest makeup job. I always have a hard time deciding if I like part 1 or 3 best but part 2 is right behind them because he was just so mean spirited in that one. Love it.
Part 2 has the best look, the scariest.
Part 3 dream warriors had the best look bro
Wait no
New nightmare
None of it is scary
I've always said this, part 2 is the scariest version of Freddy, looks wise.
@@ryanramirez329 yes part 2 is also the scariest movie out of the 4
I agree with you on the part you said Freddy has a personality being he speaks in contrast of Jason , Michael Myers and Leatherface. He has his own dark humor personality similar to Chucky if you ask me.
Here's mine:
1. Part 2 (Definitely the scariest looking. The red eyes, the teeth, and the tight boney appearance. Definitely looks like a real burnt victim with the skin tightened and pale. It was what the remake tried to do. And yet made him evil as hell.
2. The original (I love this one almost equally in a different way. While part 2 looked liked years of crispy scars. The original looks fresh and glossy. Shiny and blacken marks. His ear has a hole in it and one little bit of his hair is showing in his back. And also looks angry looking. Phenomenal.)
3. New Nightmare (What a badass redesign. But it's not entirely number one best. I love the tench coat and love the idea of making his scars split skin but the same time. It looks a bit cartoony without all the chaotic details in the scaring. Though his teeth look nice and more natural shapped and his grey contacts look so good. The glove is nice and looks like the original's poster. He looks buff and muscular as hell. But I don't feel like the costume fits well with the more realistic tone New Nightmare was aiming for. Like the leather pants is too much but it looks cool in that 90s redesign way. Wes had admitted he regretted changing Freddy's look. I'm not sure if fans were disappointed with the changes but IMO, he certainly looks more creepy.)
4. Part 3 (I think it's a very iconic design and his face is more flexible and he looks like he has more expression than the next one. I love the melted cheese look and how the colors pop.)
5. Part 4 (This one is the most iconic next to part 2 but something is just looks a little off. It does have the cheek bones and the sunken eyes which was what Yagher tried to improve but I think the shape of the head looks werid and the colors look washed out. His hat and sweater is also too clean unlike part 3 where it looks gritty and dirty. But overall it's the last good one.)
6. Part 5 (Pretty awful. He looks alright in the church, the shadows with the black eyes fits the Gothic tone part 5 had and looks like a burnt Nosferatu but he smiles like a dumbass in this one a lot. Apparently David Miller said he wanted the makeup to look "aged and mire weathered" which if he wanted to do that, why have LESS makeup? They should make him look like New Nightmare with split skin, more tattered clothes and a more broken up glove or a whole new design. Not something that looks like my Halloween mask from Party City. I am sorry Mr. England thst you had to wearing that everyday on set. But still looks better than Freddy's Dead.)
7. Freddy vs Jason (Overrated as hell. I hate the colors, I hate the lack of details in the skin, the scars are too deeply red and look like polka-dots. It's like the dollar store version of part 3. Then I found out the makeup was by the guy who did Jason Takes Manhattan which explains everything. His teeth look like Austin Powers's too and I HATE how his brows are too high. Compare that to New Nightmare where he looks angry af. However the demon makeup looks is amazing. A shame that wasn't his main look because he looks frightening.)
8. Freddy's Dead (Too smooth, too shiny, too pink, and too rubbery. His scars look like blisters or a rash but not burns. He also looks really csrtoony like a Power Rangers villain but the shape of the head look good. This was originally used for the second season for the Freddy show but it should be a make for TV mask. David Miller. Shame on you.)
9. Remake (Lack of imagination. Hardly any scars but on his left cheek, buck teeth, bubble lips, covered in too much CGI, and looks like a Lion and not scary or even all that gross looking. I'm aware he's supposed to look like a real burnt victim but part 1 and 2 look like real ones in comparison. They should have made him look like what Wes Craven originally wanted Freddy to look like. (skull revealing, hole in his cheek, and pus oozing out his scars). But it looks like he can barley talk in it and is just a hot mess. If it was leaked now, fans would've demanded to the filmmakers to delay the movie and fix it.)
100% agreed!
Remake looks like Clint Eastwood
REMAKE THE “REMAKE!”
I’d put Freddy’s Dead at last it was so bad like as if they hired the most untalented makeup artist ever
Yeah Freddy’s dead makes him look like an old man in a cartoon trolling kids😂😂 the first and second scare the shit outta me
I couldn’t agree more! The makeup from the second part is the absolute best. Those cheekbones! Love that makeup!
It's nice to see someone talk about Freddy Krueger again
Yes! Could'nt agree more with that list! Part 2 Make up was phenomenal! In fact part 2 was my first nightmare movie and the look of Freddy was really unsettling. It was SO good and frankly I am not ashamed to say that I am a massive fan of part 2!
Really like part 2 but I got a soft spot for part 1
Freddy's revenge is definitely my favorite. And I think it had some of the best scare scenes in all of the Nightmare movies
Part 2 is an awesome movie. That and New Nightmare are my favorite sequels.
I've also always enjoyed Freddy's Revenge. It'a a solid horror movie with decent acting. Although, I understand some of the critique. A nightmare on elm street 1 will always be far superior. And aything after Freddy's Revenge doesn't feel like a horror movie.
I think part 3/4 is the most iconic as it was around this time that the popularity was at its height…..I remember Freddy being on mtv, cereal boxes etc……but part 2 and part 1 are the most scary and my favourite looks for the character!
You are correct!
rip super freddy and the kid freddy from nightmare 5 lol
Super freddy suuuuuuucks
@@forensicdead8793 I understood that reference
Faster than a bastard maniac! More powerful than your local madman
@@forensicdead8793 Ay a dead meat fan.
We do NOT talk about super Freddy
I liked the look from the first Nightmare on Elm Street. I think, because it was the first time seeing the character, it made a strong impression. A New Nightmare is my second favorite, because it felt very demonic.
I'll just go ahead and say it...
Doug Jones needs to be the next Freddy Kruger.
Since Robert Englund most likely will never be returning as Freddy Krueger, I'd love to see a Doug Jones step into the nightmare shoes. Especially since Doug is an amazing character actor who loves wearing prosthetics and becomes the character.
Doug Jones is much too tall and much too wispy and thin to play freddy. His physicality is all wrong for this part. I'd 100% prefer to see the rumor of Kevin Bacon playing the part come true.
@@scottm8285 Ii total understand where people are coming from by saying they want Kevin Bacon. But, unfortunately, it's probably never going to happen. Yeah, Bacon would have been a good choice for Freddy like 15 or 20 years ago, but now he's a bit old for the part and don't think he'd look that good under all the makeup.
I know where your heads at because he’s an amazing costume/makeup/character actor, but i don’t think he fits the mentality role of Freddy. Need someone a little funnier/crazier, almost like a sadistic jim Carrey
@@NoonMight the mentality is important. I agree. The only problem, in this case, is that people keep naming off big name actors. What we'd need is someone under the radar.
My second choice for Freddy would be Gustaf Skarsgård.
As much as I hate to say that Robert won't return, I would love to see Richard Brake for Freddy as well
I liked his look in New Nightmare. I remember around that time they had a book series that were based around this "New Look" Freddy. He seemed beefier too.
Not his scariest but definitely the coolest Freddy ever looked, Muscled Frame, Long Black Coat, Leather Pants and Updated Glove
@@joe77750and those boots. Damn.
@@thecinematicmind Yes also his hat is olive green
My favorite version of Freddy was from “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.” He looked mean and I loved that the knives came out of his fingers. It was just creepy and different than the others.
Part 2 is the best by far! I have myself a Darkride 2v2 and i love it :)
Yes!!!!!
I've been trying to get a Darkride Part 2 for the longest time man
@@DropDeadOffical We are all entitled to our opinion. To each their own brother. I think the makeup was pretty good but he looked old.
@@DropDeadOffical Agreed! I have a Darkride of the Freddy vs Jason on the way!
@@e.jordan9784 hello answer the question please
Absolutely agree with you about the Part 2 makeup 100% Chris. Kevin Yagher did an incredible job creating a truly beautiful piece of work, which is even more amazing when you discover that he was still a teenager when he did it. I remember reading an interview with David Miller in Fangoria around the time of Part 5 and he was saying that he really didn't like the Part 2 makeup because he thought it was too smooth, which is kind of ironic when you see the makeup he did for Part 5. For me, Millers makeups always looked rubbery and lacked detail, whereas Yaghers had so much depth to it. I never get tired of looking at the Part 2 makeup because everything about it is perfect. I believe it was Yagher who put contact lenses on Robert England for the first time on that film and gave him those amazing teeth. Watching your video, it's kind of startling to see just how much the makeup changed over the years, so I definitely agree with your ratings.
My favorite make-up is the Part 4 look. He looks so grungy and dirty, not to mention ticked off! I also love the Part 2 look and I have a soft spot for the Vs. look.
Fashion wise, part 4 was much more cleaner. And 3 was dirty and gritty looking.
The make up design from Freddy's Revenge is my favorite too, he's the most sinister looking in that movie I'd have to say. Also I was never a fan of the whole demon Freddy from Freddy VS Jason.
The original Nightmare on Elm Street was my first ever horror movie, and I remember not being able to sleep that night🤣 Now it's one of my favorites!
I heard another UA-camr say that the Freddy's Dead makeup looked like they just stretched bubble gum over his face. That struck me as a great way to describe it...
I absolutely agree with your number one! The facial expressions of Freddy in part 2 are really creepy and gave me the shivers when i was a kid. This is the face of pure horror.
Thank You for appreciating Haley's job in potraying Freddy, while giving all the respect due to the original. I thought I'm the only one not hating him as Krueger XD
He was horrible what are you saying ?
@@damien1781 well, horrible for You, great for me. Your oppinion is not some kind of only truth You know...
@@damien1781 if he had a better script and no cgi blood or makeup he could have been awesome
No one "hates" Haley - it's just a Hard learned Fact that it's gonna be Next to IMPOSSIBLE to ever find anyone that can successfully replace Robert Englund as Freddy ... Especially in the Eyes of the Hardcore Nightmare Fans.
He wasn't the problem the script was
This dude looks like a model with perfectly coiffed hair, but he’s really just a horror nerd like the rest of us 😆
Props for using the word "coiffed"
He just looks like a typical Caucasian dude but I guess the world finds that appealing. Don't get me wrong he's gorgeous but I mean so does every guy in LA like him.
@@damien1781 But is every guy in LA a secret horror nerd?
One thing I do love about Dream Child's makeup is that he looks like Nosferatu in places.
Also, the director tried SO hard to make something cool. I loved seeing his storyboards and artwork.
The part 5 makeup that you speak of, was actually intended probably from the script where they were trying to make Freddy look old and decrepit, which ultimately was not the direction of the script they went for. But I think was the makeup effect they still wanted to achieve
Freddys eyes on part 2 compliments the naked up so fucking well. They should of kept freddys eyes like this all the way thru series. That would of been bad ass.
Maybe, but Roberts green eyes (cuz of all the posters & up close shots over years) have become iconic themselves
Idk man, at least Haley’s Freddy make-up looks more menacing than Englund’s Freddy’s Dead one.
The original is #1 for me. Its fresh and looks like huuuge deep blisters that burst. New nightmare is #2 to me. looks very demonic. As if "something" is mascarading around. And part 2 is my #3. Yes it looks gross. But comes in at 3 for me. Love your vids Chris!! Always a joy to watch your stuff. 🍻
Man, Demon Freddy looks cool!! Easily my top pick for his design
Part 2 is the scariest, most realistic and menacing make-up.
The Vs and the 2010 Remake are my favorite Freddy looks
I'm not going to lie, I really enjoyed Jackie Earl Haley as Freddy. That script was terrible but I loved him as Freddy
I loved this video! I hope you make more for the spooky month.
Great ranking vid. I feel I get distracted by the quality of the movie being linked with the look. Great to separate them based the look alone
I recently watched them in order and I gotta say I initially overlooked the makeup in the 2nd because it was my least favorite of the series but looking back the makeup was actually pretty cool lol. The main thing I noticed when watching was the difference between the glossy vs matte looks and personality. Great idea ranking them, really enjoyed watching 🙂
Did you like new nightmares makeup?
@@damien1781 I do, I think it makes sense to look different because it’s actually an evil entity that takes Freddy’s appearance. The scene towards the end when he turns into a more demonic looking figure with horns as he’s burning looks pretty cool too.
@@starseedwarrior9240 hell yeah man, I really loved the makeup and the new meaty glove they gave him.
@@damien1781 Yeah I think the bone look was a good choice and again makes sense that it’s not actually Freddy, like the entity morphed it’s own body or something and looks more “organic” lol.
@@damien1781 what are you’re favorite movies? Mine are 1,3,6 and new nightmare. 6 is pretty silly, he’s pretty much evil bugs bunny at some points lol but I still like it for some reason. I guess it’s the cast and setting.
I agree, part 2 has the best makeup and I even use the exact same screenshot to prove my point, he's terrifying! I'd leave the red eyes though but that's just me, I love Robert Englund's natural green eyes too much!
Part 6 is my least favorite, it looks too "rubbery" but the flat lighting certainly doesn't help.
The remake doesn't count, that's not Freddy.
Just discovered your channel and really enjoyed the video! I appreciate the thought and consideration you put in, even if I don't agree with every ranking or critique, but hey, it's subjective! For what it's worth, here's my list, best to worst:
1. Nightmare 4 - In my opinion, the best version of the Yagher make-ups. (He did have 3 movies to iterate and perfect it.) Detailed, great color, texture, balance between realism and stylized design, and thin enough for Robert's performance to shine through brilliantly.
2. Nightmare 3 - As you said, a great hybrid of the Part 2 and Part 4 make-ups with some of the strengths of both, but more refined and confidently naturalistic, and thus less exaggerated than Part 2.
3. Freddy vs. Jason - As far as redesigns go, this is a strong one. The amped-up, high contrast colors, textures and wounds, and slightly more "designed" features work well for the over-the-top, stylized tone of the movie.
4. Nightmare 2 - A huge step in the right direction. Simplifies Miller's original design and introduces or refines many of Freddy's most iconic features, including the "witchy" look.
5. Nightmare 1 - Miller's ambitious, but over-engineered make-up is commendable in theory, but rough and chunky in execution. There's a reason Freddy is mostly in shadow in this movie. The multi-layer effect doesn't really read onscreen and just ends up obscuring Robert's performance.
6. New Nightmare - This is another Miller design that I like in theory, but not execution. The torn skin effect looks stark and overly designed and unnatural and the revealed muscle structure is anatomically inaccurate and too monochromatic.
7. Nightmare Remake - Yet another interesting idea that didn't work out. At least this time, it wasn't due to poor/rushed execution. As you said, it softens/reduces too many facial features and while the result is naturalistic and unsettling, this version of Freddy just can't emote in ways we expect from the character, not to mention that most of his defining witchy features are gone, so he just doesn't look enough like Freddy.
8. Freddy's Dead - We're in agreement here. These next two designs are just bad for all the reasons you said and more, but Freddy's Dead was an improvement over Dreamchild. Some of the detail and bone structure have returned and the wound detail and paint application are more pronounced and no old-man jowls!
9. Nightmare 5 - Rubbery-looking, lacking detail in both the sculpt and paint application, and he has jowls for some reason, making Freddy looks like a very wrinkly old man at times.
Freddy’s Revenge (part 2) will always be my absolute favorite makeup but I will say I was disappointed when you “house cleaned” Demon Freddy from FVJ! That was such a good one too! Obviously, hyper-stylized but still so evil and terrifying
Remake is actually one of the best without the CGI added
Saw this one #1 had to leave a dislike
@@kevinflores1307 literally no one asked. if you left a dislike, then you left a dislike. and it’s his opinion, nothing wrong with it.
@@xkosdarkness5794 go lay on a freeway
I agree, Freddy's revenge is the most awesome makeup out of them all.
I’m going best to worse!
1: freddy’s revenge (scariest Freddy has ever been and looked in my opinion)
2: a nightmare on elm street 1984
3: remake 2010 ( I believe if it wasn’t a remake a just a new story altogether, better co-stars, and take away the pedophile aspect, I think he looks great and did a good job as Freddy. He took the character and made it his own and not copy what Robert did)
4: dream warriors
5: dream master
6: new nightmare
7: Freddy vs Jason
8: dream child
9: final nightmare (nuff said lol)
I’m a Fred-Head till I die, will always be my favourite of the big 3. I will always love Robert englund as Freddy, and I will always support anyone new who dons the fedora and glove as long as the story is great, well written, and the actor makes it their own!
"The way the cheese melts over the pepperoni"
Me : Never eating pizza again
I actually like the 2010 reboot freddy makeup, I think it's creepy as hell
deffinatly part two is the best i agree, love the witchy look
What a nice surprise, thanks for improving my day Stanley
I actually loved the realistic look of the makeup from the remake
Same he reminds me of a Hiroshima survivor
Same
I do too because they wanted him to look at a actual real life burned victim
I understand what they were going for. A realistic look would be gnarly, but, the biggest problem with how they did it was that they did more of a healed/healing burn victim.
If his makeup would've started out like the original and became more healed with every soul he takes it would make sense.
@@mattcieszlak3379 Healed/healing?! He was missing half of his face!
Great list and appreciate the rationale for each selection. I personally have to go with the OG from pt 1 but pt 2 is a close 2nd.
You are spot on regarding some of the later sequels getting lazy and looking like random masks from a Halloween store...bigger budgets but worse makeup? Wild.
No one asked me but my ranking for Freddy’s makeup is
1: pt 1
2: Freddy’s revenge
3: Freddy vs Jason
4: Dream master
5: Dream warriors
6: New nightmare
7:Freddy’s dead
8: Dream child
9:And Remake
Right on, Part 2 all the way!! It's my absolute favourite ANOES.. scariest scenes are: poor Grady cornered in his bedroom, with Freddy's beyond sinister smirk, just nodding his head as he approaches, as if to say 'ohhh yesss.. this is happening' The school bus scenes, & those flippin hounds from hell mutant guard dogs with human faces as Lisa enters that abandoned plant, 2nd last scene.
The behind the scenes shot of when Chris showed the picture of Freddy, grinning in the remake, literally terrifies me
Another one of the things that makes the Part 2 make-up so good is how wet it is. It looks so much meatier and just looks cool
You ranked it exactly how I would rank it. Always said Part 2 was the best
OMG that 3D poster idea is amazing!!!
I always thought Part 2 was the best look
also!
Tbh I think the remake design would be in my top 3
Personally I love the remake look. it beats 5,6, and 7 hands down. Of cause it will never hold up against the original, part 1 look.
Having gotten to wear makeup that came from the same molds that created the makeup Robert wore on the set of the film...I still have a soft spot for that makeup from "Nightmare 5".
How was that?? Did it feel weird wearing it??
That doesn't make sense. The makeup was in latex appliances and blended in after being sculpted on the mold of his head. You couldn't have worn the exact same makeup..unless you worded that wrong.
@@FatLadyKiller I guess I misspoke- I wore the same makeup from the same molds that created the makeup Robert wore for ANOES5- we got the pieces straight from David Miller himself. Thanks!
@@MissAlmostFine it was amazing and an honor. Not weird at all.
Hmmm you sure about that?
I’d say in part 2 he looked the most demonic and the best. He even acted more serious .
Agreed. It barely looked like Robert Englund in makeup. Part 3 is my second favorite.
1 and 2 were actual horror movies. Everyone after those were more comical horror.
Loving these videos and your opinions, I'd like to hear your rankings on the movies themselves
I honestly love the new nightmare freddy and the demon freddy from Freddy vs. Jason by far the two scariest versions there obviously darker.
Great video! My order is close to yours but I would do Part 1 and Part 2 as a tie. I’d absolutely like to get a silicone mask of Part 2 directly from Kevin Yagher if he made a silicone mask version.
Agreed they took Freddie's personality in the remake . You put what I've been thinking into words dude. I wanna like it cause he's my favorite horror villain
2 has always and will always be my favorite. Thanks for putting it first!!!!!
To this day the original A Nightmare on Elm street is my all time favorite horror film. I was 12 or thirteen when I first saw it and it was both frightening and fascinating. Mostly because I do not have nightmares so the concept fascinates me even more.
Man it's really been 11 years since we've had a nightmare on ELm Street movie
Robert Englund's best Freddy makeup is from Freddy's Revenge. And the worst is from the 2010 remake
What's funny is that I think the original film and Dream Warriors makeup looks better in the behind the scenes pics, but in the actual film with the dim lighting, the Freddy's Revenge makeup is the best, and by far the scariest.
If there's ever another film with Robert, I would love for the makeup to be a combo of 1 and 2.
I totally agree with your assertion that the part two make up was the best. For me is probably new nightmare after that. Good list.
Awsome video 100% agree have you thought about doing the same for the gloves I know to most people the all the gloves might look the same but in my opinion each individual glove has it's own look and personality just like the make up
oh the irony of a cera-ve commercial planted during this awesome vid. frederick didn't moisturize enough for sure.
These are my top 5 favorite freddy make-up designs.
1. Nightmare on elm street 3 dream warriors.
2. Nightmare on elm street.
3. Nightmare on elm street 2 freddy's revenge.
4. Freddy's dead the final nightmare.
5. West cravens new nightmare.
*Pt. 2 is my favorite make-up, and my favorite Nightmare on Elmstreet movie. 1 & 2...especially 2, he's at his darkest. Especially when he's Jesse, and the finger blades are just coming right out of the fingers. So fuckin cool*
I personally love the Freddy V Jason and OG Freddy mask out of all Elm Street movies
I love the fact that you praised Jackie’s talent. What I’ve learned throughout the years is that : THERE’S no Freddy without Robert.
Jackie did a great job of portraying Freddy!!
As a 10 year old Freddy vs Jason was my introduction to both characters as a young kid I hated horror films but my older brother convinced me to watch it with him and it scared the shit out of me for a month it fucked with my head. Fast forward 18 years I can't get enough of them in Highschool idk if I'm the only person but we all have that one movie that we can put on every night before bed and go to sleep too but for a good 3 months on school nights I would go to sleep to that movie. Crazy how things change I think the moral is things we are scared of if we face those fears after it's over we realize that we really enjoyed the thing we were afraid off. Thanks for the hours off enjoyment Fred and all my other horror icons!
Wow I agree totally with this guy. Even tho part 2 kinda sucks, Freddy definitely looks the scariest in this film. Well done!
Gotta say the demon one from Freddy vs Jason is the best one. Wish he looked like that the entire movie
The second film is my favorite too. When Freddy exposed his own brain. That was SICK.
You've got the body and I've got the brain.
Say what you will about the movie itself, but the look and portrayal in Part 2 is my favorite. He's so angry and scary in that one.
My favorite look of Freddy was definitely new nightmare, love that movie and loved the updated look
excellent list on the make-up for a horror Icon, which makes me wonder what your list of Jason's facial make-up from that series.
The “male witch” makeup is the best. It really scared me. His deep brown eyes, haunting stare and freshly wet burn look. Scared me as a little boy.
*I love the way he looks when he first comes out of Jesse...again, so fuckin cool*
New Nightmare is like the demon trying to mimic the burns but putting its own spin on it like a chameleon changing color.
Freddy vs Jason was great in my opinion. But I think there should be a Michael Myers vs Jason movie
great list. aligns with my views, but you justify it well. number 2 has the most amazing makeup. I do think people should still watch them in order though. Showing Part 1 to someone that hasn't seen it before is a massive headf*ck for them!
Part 2 was definitely scariest looking Freddy !
I loved the make up on the first one because his face always looked moist, like he’d just been burned and the plasma was leaking out of his face.
Part 2 make up is the most terrifying. The eyes are harrowing
“Its one of my fav makeups of the franchise” …bro you just said it is your number one. Lol
I have to argue with NOES 1984 being number 2 on this list for good reasons. This is the only makeup that bothered to make his wounds look actually painful and intense. He looks freshly burned, still bleeding from his cheek, and the parts that aren't burned look just as real. Then there's the smoke damage on his brows and ear. None of the other makeups take these things into consideration. This is also the only one to still have most of his eyebrows in tact. The nose isn't too witch-like, but is also still hooked down and makes him more menacing than the wicked witch approach. Plus there's the fact that the burns range from mild. like the bridge of his nose, to severe, like his right cheek and earlobe. Eyes are mostly fluid and you can tell his eyelids have partially boiled. Not to mention the fact that this is the only time he doesn't look like a literal pizza. Why is this REALLY not your first choice? It's COMPLETELY PERFECT.
The Dream Child was my favorite look and actually my favorite movie in the franchise along with part 2.
Fave look is the original, while least favorite is the remake (for the same reasons you mentioned about it). The comment about you being old because you were born in 88 got a chuckle out of me. as I have over a decade on you.
Part 2 is the best, his most dark appearance here imo.
Edit - I made my choice half way into your video, yay, part 2 won!
I saw every nightmare at the theater from part 2 on. I agree the second had the best makeup. I could never figure out why they couldn't match the greatness of that makeup ever again.
You know, I've only just noticed that if you were to change the colour of Jackie Earle Haley's makeup design to blue, he actually somewhat resembles one of the Na'Vi from Avatar! (See: 1:49)
....Oh, and thanks for 12:26. I'll never look at a pepperoni pizza quite the same way again.
I love the New Nightmare because of the fact its not "Freddie" as such and Craven/Englund leaned into it. Also love part 1 and 4
What i love about NOES fans is they arent like Halloween fans who always seem to vote h78 as number one in anything it’s irritating
Hi chris! Since you did halloween and nightmare on elm street, is there any chance o a series ranking the looks of other horror icons (chucky, jason, leather face,etc)? Looking forward to your content
Done
Now I want to see one on the gloves! Great job, man!