That killer was Freddy Krueger, who became known for his disfigured face, ratty red-and-green striped sweater and brown fedora, as well as his trademark leather hand glove adorned with metal claws.

Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund recalls scaring waiter while in costume: 'I think that guy's still running' "The poor guy dropped his whole tray of food," recalled the "Nightmare on Elm Street ...

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LeBron James pulled off an incredible Halloween costume this year, as he dressed like Freddy Krueger from The Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.

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But, having grown used to it themselves, they failed to account for how frightening Englund appeared while fully decked out in his Freddy Krueger costume and makeup.