Michael Leavy Becomes Freddy Krueger in Full Makeup for ‘Freddy’s Back’ Short Film [Watch]

Michael Leavy Becomes Freddy Krueger in Full Makeup for ‘Freddy’s Back’ Short Film [Watch]

September 29, 2026 Dread Central

With a new A Nightmare on Elm Street film in development, horror fans are asking who should inherit Freddy Krueger’s glove. One name gaining grassroots support is Terrifier actor and producer Michael Leavy, whose videos of his Freddy voice, mannerisms, and personality sparked the #LeavyForKrueger campaign.

Leavy has a direct link to Freddy’s legacy: he played the younger version...