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Film Festival on 'Nightmare on Elm St.' Movies Offers Glimpse into Genre's Appeal

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This Saturday, the Palace Theater in Eastwood hosts a film festival for horror movie fans. 

Freddy Festis an all-day tribute to Freddy Krueger … and will feature the screening of all seven of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” films in their original 35 mm format.   Director Jack Sholder, who crafted Nightmare on Elm Street Two, will be there for a Q-and-A session, along with actors and vendors .

When examining the enduring popularity of horror films, fans are quick to point out the genre's ability to elicit emotions others can't.

Insider Sholder credits horror's freewheeling structure and daring subject matter, while event organizers point to the unique thrills that only a horror screening can offer an audience.

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Jack Sholder directed Nightmare on Elm Street 2, among other horror films. He'll lead one of several Q-&-A panels

Freddy Fest will also feature a Q&A session with special guests, including Sholder and actor Clu Gulager. There will be photo and autograph opportunities, as well as an "Elm Street Market" will also be offering horror-themed merchandise. Ticket holders are free to come and go as they please during this all-day Freddy Krueger celebration.

Chris Bolt, Ed.D. has proudly been covering the Central New York community and mentoring students for more than 30 years. His career in public media started as a student volunteer, then as a reporter/producer. He has been the news director for WAER since 1995. Dedicated to keeping local news coverage alive, Chris also has a passion for education, having trained, mentored and provided a platform for growth to more than a thousand students. Career highlights include having work appear on NPR, CBS, ABC and other news networks, winning numerous local and state journalism awards.