About this episode
Abby and Alan explore the true story that inspired Wes Craven to write A Nightmare on Elm Street and the fascinating story of the film's production. A film that helped to define the slasher villain horror sub-genre. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show