Robert Englund's Freddy Krueger Slashes His Way onto 'The Goldbergs'

Freddy Krueger is back to terrify teens when Robert Englund brings his razor-clawed serial killer to “The Goldbergs” for its Halloween episode on Oct. 31.

In a promo for the ABC family comedy set in the ’80s, Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) nonchalantly introduces Fredward, as she calls him, and asks, “Is there a Mrs. Krueger? Because I have a Rolodex.”

Patting him sweetly on the arm, she adds, “He’s just enchanting, very well-mannered,” then points out they have something in common. “We get our nails done at the same place.”

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Poor Bev. She must be oblivious to Freddy’s history of creeping into the dreams of teenagers and slashing them to pieces. Being the mama bear whom she has proven to be when it comes to her three kids, she just might be the one person that can actually take him down.

The last time Englund played the dream demon in a substantial way was in 2003’s “Freddy vs. Jason,” which pitted his “Nightmare on Elm Street” character against Jason Voorhees, the hockey-masked horror in “Friday the 13th.”

Jackie Earle Haley took over the role of Freddy in the 2010 franchise reboot.

“The Goldbergs” returns for its sixth season on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Watch the promo below.

#TheGoldbergs Halloween episode this year is going to be a NIGHTMARE! @RobertBEnglund will guest star as the one and only Freddy Krueger! pic.twitter.com/JduaQYqeiP

— The Goldbergs (@TheGoldbergsABC) September 21, 2018

13 Horror Movies to Stream on Netflix for Friday the 13th (Photos)

Friday the 13th is a big day for horror, big enough that there's a long-running slasher movie franchise called "Friday the 13th." So to help you celebrate the right way -- by watching a horror movie, we've selected 13 scary flicks that are readily available for streaming.
"Friday the 13th" (1980)

This film introduced us to Jason Voorhees, the hockey mask-wearing mass murderer who has since become a horror icon.
Paramount Pictures
"Creep" (2014)

Patrick Brice's found footage horror film follows a man who begins to suspect he's in danger after he responds a cryptic Craigslist job listing.
The Orchard
"The Invitation" (2015)

Karyn Kusama's "The Invitation" is a remarkable character study where the real horror comes from the socially awkward dynamics between old friends. It has a few remarkable twists as you decipher whether something is really wrong or if you're just being paranoid.
Drafthouse Films
"XX" (2017)

This collection of four short horror films features all-female directors, Karyn Kusama ("The Invitation"), Roxane Benjamin (producer on "V/H/S"), Jovanka Vuckovic and indie rock guitarist St. Vincent making her directorial debut.
Magnet Releasing
"Bird Box" (2018)

How do you battle an evil that you cannot even look at? Sandra Bullock and her family must navigate the world blindfolded in this Netflix original.
Netflix
"Gerald's Game" (2017)

When her husband's sex game goes wrong, Carla Gugino's Jessie faces frightening visions and dark secrets all while handcuffed to the bed.
Netflix
"Insidious" (2010)

Haunted house? Check. Creep child? Check. This is the film that kicked off the frightening franchise.
FilmDistrict
"The Green Inferno" (2013)

Horror master Eli Roth features a group of students who are determined to save a cannibalistic Amazon tribe being squeezed by loggers. Turns out they need the saving themselves.
Universal
"The Ritual" (2018)

Four friends embark on a hiking trip where things end very badly.
Netflix
"The Forest" (2016)

"Game of Thrones" star Natalie Dormer plays a young woman searching for her twin sister who disappeared in Japan's infamous Suicide Forest.
Gramercy Pictures
"Sinister 2" (2015)

A single mother and her two sons move into a rural house with blood splattered all over the walls. What could be scary about that?
Blumhouse
"The Bye Bye Man" (2017)

When you meet the titular character, be prepared to say "bye bye!"
STX Entertainment
"Hush" (2016)

A young woman must fight for her life when a masked killer appears in her window. The twist? She's is deaf and mute.
Blumhouse

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And yes, “Friday the 13th” is available

Friday the 13th is a big day for horror, big enough that there's a long-running slasher movie franchise called "Friday the 13th." So to help you celebrate the right way -- by watching a horror movie, we've selected 13 scary flicks that are readily available for streaming.

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