Freddy Krueger is the fictional antagonist from the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series, a vengeful spirit who murders teenagers in their dreams. Created by Wes Craven, the character's origin story involves him being a child murderer who was burned to death by vengeful parents, only to return as a spirit with the power to enter and kill people in their dreams. He is known for his bladed glove and for appearing in sequels and other media.