Was Wes Craven a secret fan of 80s horror-comedy? In this clip from our latest episode, we dive into the uncanny similarities between 1981’s Saturday the 14th and the legendary A Nightmare on Elm Street.

From the iconic bathtub scene to the house that looks remarkably like Nancy Thompson’s, we break down how this "parody" might have actually set the stage for Freddy Krueger. Was it a coincidence, or did Saturday the 14th provide the blueprint for one of the greatest horror franchises of all time?

What do you think? Did Wes Craven get inspired by this obscure 80s flick, or is it just a classic case of horror tropes overlapping? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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