'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2': How a straight director made a queer classic
On the eve of his film's 40th anniversary, director Jack Sholder sets the record straight on how much he knew about the screenplay’s queer subtext.
October 31 2025 6:00 AM
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On the eve of his film's 40th anniversary, director Jack Sholder sets the record straight on how much he knew about the screenplay’s queer subtext.
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