From Rorschach to Freddy

According to Variety, the nutcase inkplot himself, Jackie Earl Haley is going to play The Springwood Slasher in the upcoming 1984 remake.

Jackie Earle Haley is going to Elm Street, signing to star as iconic killer Freddy Krueger in New Line and Platinum Dunes‘ relaunch of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”

The relaunch comes on the heels of New Line and Platinum Dunes’ rebirth of another horror franchise, “Friday the 13th,” which has grossed $65 million domestically since its launch on Friday, Feb. 13.

Michael Bay is producing this aswell. While the Friday The 13th remake was entertaining, it’s far from the original as quality goes. But I’ll still go see it with this casting news, regardless.