Hailing from the classic A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, the terrifying serial killer known as Freddy Krueger terrorized teenagers in their dreams. Freddy is an '80s horror icon and is still one of the most beloved villains. He is so popular that he’s made several appearances in other types of media throughout the decades.

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Freddy Krueger has appeared in other movies, video games, and even television shows. A majority of these appearances are comical in nature, but they are a delight for Nightmare on Elm Street fans. Krueger has also made some obscure appearances in other forms of media that not everyone may be familiar with.

10 Freddy Hosted A Television Show Called Freddy’s Nightmares

Robert Englund In Freddy's Nightmares

After the films, Freddy Krueger appeared in an anthology television series called Freddy’s Nightmares where he acted as the host. The show is often overlooked by fans because it didn't reach the same success as the film franchise. However, Freddy's Nightmares does maintain A Nightmare on Elm Street's horror elements, even without Freddy playing an active role.

Instead, Freddy gets to host the series and provide his own commentary for the episodes, almost like the Crypt Keeper from Tales From The Crypt. Robert Englund stays faithful to Freddy Krueger's sinister personality even when cracking darkly comical jokes.

9 A Nightmare On Elm Street Got Its Own Video Game

Freddy Krueger In The A Nightmare On Elm Street Video Game

Due to A Nightmare on Elm Street's popularity in the '80s, a video game was developed for Nintendo in 1990. The game is an RPG that lets the player be a teenager and explore Elm Street while collecting Freddy Krueger’s bones.

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The video game, which is also called A Nightmare on Elm Street, functions as a beat-'em-up game, giving it a classic arcade game feel. It’s also the first game that Freddy Krueger appeared in. A Nightmare on Elm Street is somewhat obscure, but it's a good source of nostalgia for some.

8 Freddy Krueger Appeared On A Board Game

Freddy Krueger On The Cover Of The A Nightmare On Elm Street Board Game

Aside from video games, Freddy Krueger also managed to appear on a family board game. The game was also created during the '80s and works as a strategy game. The board game features a maze that is inspired by Freddy’s Dream Realm and the players need to try to find a way to the safe zone to win.

This is one of the lesser-known appearances of Freddy Krueger due to the board game being very rare. The game can be found in online shops, but because of its vintage status and rarity, it is not cheap.

7 A Hip-Hop Trio Created A Music Video Guest Starring Freddy Krueger

Robert Englund Guest Starring On The Ready For Freddy Music Video

Music videos and song lyrics often draw inspiration from classic films or iconic characters. Interestingly, Robert Englund actually appeared in-character as Freddy Krueger in a music video called "Are You Ready For Freddy." Created by a hip-hop trio called The Fat Boys, the music video is highly comical.

"Are You Ready For Freddy" is catchy and has a good rhythm, with a campy atmosphere that makes it enjoyable. The highlight is Robert Englund acting as guest vocals and performing an impressive rap. Although not many people are aware of this, it was definitely one of the more amusing Freddy Krueger appearances.

6 Freddy Krueger Had A Marvel Comic For A Short Time

Freddy Krueger In Marvel Comics

A Nightmare on Elm Street is a large franchise with more than 10 movies, a television series, and a remake that have all starred Freddy Krueger. Although, Freddy has also appeared in some other mediums, including a comic book. He appeared in a comic book called Freddy Krueger’s A Nightmare on Elm Street, published by Marvel Comics and created by Steve Gerber, Alfredo Alcala, Janice Chiang, Rich Buckler, and Tony DeZuniga.

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The comic book was released in 1989, and while it had excellent sales, it couldn’t last and was canceled. While there wasn't just one reason for the book's cancelation, it was in part due to how dark the stories were. Although the stories were well-received, the book didn’t last for more than two issues due to concerns about the graphic images of violence and gore.

5 Rick And Morty’s "Scary Terry" Is A Deliberate Parody Of Freddy Krueger

Scary Terry in Rick & Morty

Rick and Morty is one of the most popular animated shows due to its absurd plots and intriguing exploration of science. However, it’s not without its satirical takes on certain topics, and the show constantly references pop culture. One of its most well-known references is Freddy Krueger.

In "Lawnmower Dog," Rick and Morty featured an antagonist called Scary Terry, who was a deliberate parody of Freddy Krueger. Scary Terry resembles Freddy in every way, even having the power to enter and haunt dreams as a nightmare. The character might just be a parody, but he is very much the animated version of Freddy.

4 Freddy Krueger Showed Up As A Playable DLC In Mortal Kombat

Freddy Krueger as a playable character in Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat is a popular fighting game that's full of gore, violence, and interesting playable characters. Over the years, Mortal Kombat has even included guest characters. In 2011, one of the guests was Freddy Krueger.

Freddy became a playable guest character with an array of fighting moves and special attacks that resemble his style of combat in The Nightmare on Elm Street films. Although Freddy's role in the Mortal Kombat games is different, as he cannot use his dream-based powers, he still has impressive stamina, agility, and his signature glove weapon.

3 The Simpsons Brought In Freddy Krueger For The Couch Gag

Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees in The Simpsons' Treehouse Of Horror episode

The Simpsons is one of the longest-running cartoons, but it always switches up its classic couch gag by featuring several different characters from popular cartoons, films, and most recently, anime. One of those guest characters was Freddy Krueger. Fittingly enough, Freddy Krueger appeared on the Simpsons' couch during the Halloween special, "Treehouse of Horror IX."

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Freddy appears alongside Jason Voorhees, and they sit together on the couch and wait for the Simpson family. However, the reference doesn’t end there, as Willie parodies Freddy in another "Treehouse of Horror" episode. Robert Englund was able to voice the character to make the appearance all the more authentic.

2 Family Guy Randomly Included Freddy Krueger For A Hilarious Joke

Freddy Krueger in the Family Guy episode, "The Splendid Source"

Family Guy is one of the longest-running sitcoms, with over 21 seasons. Although, many fans fondly rewatch the older episodes. Some of the older episodes of Family Guy had unusual but beloved gags. One of the most classic scenes of Family Guy features Freddy Krueger.

Glen Quagmire visits Freddy Krueger in the dream world with the intention of having Freddy visit Peter in his dream to tell him a joke. It was such a random cameo with a clever set-up that it’s a favorite scene among fans. Freddy's appearance in Family Guy still makes viewers giggle.

1 Freddy Krueger Made A Comical Cameo In The Goldbergs

Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger in The Goldbergs

One of the most unexpected Freddy Krueger appearances was in the ABC sitcom, The Goldbergs. The Goldbergs is currently airing its tenth season and has continued its trend of referencing '80s films and television shows. During its sixth season, one of the references was made to Freddy Krueger, with Robert Englund appearing as the character.

The episode was humorously titled "Mr. Knifey Hands," and it sees Adam Goldberg watch A Nightmare On Elm Street, only to be scarred by it afterward. The best scene, however, is when Freddy Krueger haunts Beverly Goldberg in her dreams and they share hilarious banter. It’s not one of the first horror movie references The Goldbergs has made, but it’s by far one of the best.

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