Wes Craven’s horror classic about a dream-stalking killer is set in the fictional town of Springwood – but filmed on the real streets of Los Angeles, where a house in West Hollywood became the home fans still visit as Nancy’s.
Where was A Nightmare on Elm Street filmed?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was filmed across Los Angeles – West Hollywood, Venice and a Los Feliz high school.
Every A Nightmare on Elm Street location, explained
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Nancy’s house – West Hollywood
The film’s central house is a real home on Genesee Avenue in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
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Tina’s house – Venice
Tina’s home used Venice, Los Angeles.
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The high school – Los Feliz
The school used John Marshall High School in Los Feliz.
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The boiler room
Freddy’s lair used a boiler room in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
The ‘Elm Street’ house on Genesee Avenue in West Hollywood – a real Los Angeles home – remains a pilgrimage site for horror fans.
A Nightmare on Elm Street Fun Facts
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Filmed in Los Angeles The Springwood horror was shot on the real streets of LA.
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Nancy's house is real The central home is a real house on Genesee Avenue in West Hollywood.
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Freddy Krueger The film introduced one of horror’s most iconic villains.
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Depp's debut It marked the film debut of Johnny Depp.
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A Craven classic Wes Craven’s film launched a hugely successful horror franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was A Nightmare on Elm Street filmed?
Across Los Angeles – West Hollywood, Venice and a Los Feliz high school.
Is Nancy's house real?
Yes – it’s a real home on Genesee Avenue in West Hollywood.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Elm Street house is a fan pilgrimage site.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Wes Craven.
Who is the villain?
Freddy Krueger.
