Where was A Nightmare on Elm Street filmed?

The movie begins with a strange scene in which a person (Robert Englund) whose identity is not revealed is shown using his hands to fashion a unique weapon: a glove with sharp knives as its fingers. A young girl named Tina (Amanda Wyss), wearing a nightgown, is then seen running through eerie alleyways filled with steam and shadows.

Out of nowhere, the strange person jumps at her while wielding the glove. Tina screams, only to wake up suddenly in bed; the entire scene is a nightmare. It is the first time we see Freddy Krueger, now one of the most recognizable characters in horror film history.

Located in Los Angeles, California, Lincoln Heights Jail dates back to 1927, and it officially opened its doors in 1931 with an art deco-style interior. This historic building is no longer open to the public; however, visitors can still admire its exterior from the outside. The jail is surrounded by a chainlink fence and patrolled by private security guards.

Take N Spring St, driving from downtown Los Angeles, and it will take approximately 10 minutes, but this may vary depending on traffic.

The day after, Tina (Amanda Wyss) reunites with her friends at school, her boyfriend Rod (Nick Corri), her best friend Nancy (Heather Langenkamp), and Nancy's boyfriend Glen (Johny Depp). Nancy and Tina talk about having the same dream, and while Glen and Rod try to conceal it, it appears that they also had nightmares.

The exterior scenes of the school were recorded at John Marshall High School. It has a long history of hosting Hollywood production teams. Since it opened more than 50 years before A Nightmare on Elm Street was produced, filmmakers have used its hallways and classrooms to tell stories ranging from Amityville: The Evil Escapes (1989) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) to Grease (1978) and Pretty in Pink (1986). Many celebrities have also attended or visited the high school over the years, including Courtney Gains, Leonardo DiCaprio, Heidi Fleiss, and NFL head coach Andy Reid.

John Marshall High School is located at 3939 Tracy St., Los Angeles. Navigate your way there by car via the 101 Freeway or public transportation such as bus lines 33 & 92, which stops nearby.

Nancy walks past her route to school and notices a man in a suit seemingly watching her. A wall at the location partly conceals an arched brick entrance, but the upper part can still be seen. Afterward, Rod (Nick Corri) meets her and abruptly pulls her into a nearby shrubbery.

There, he protests his innocence to Nancy regarding Tina's (Amanda Wyss) murder. But before they can discuss the matter further, Lt. Thompson (John Saxon) and his team arrive and detain Rod. Nancy feels hurt that her father used her to catch Rod, so she walks away angrily.

The street shown in the movie is located at 1622 Glyndon Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA. Fans can visit and take photos since the street looks similar to how it appears in the film. Glyndon Avenue is accessible by car or public transport from most parts of Los Angeles. Get off the 10 Interstate at Santa Monica Fwy towards Venice Beach by car. Once there, you’ll find Glyndon Avenue running alongside Abbot Kinney Boulevard, just look for the arched brick entrance.

The scene where Nancy is threatened by Freddy is a terrifying moment that has remained with audiences since the movie's original release. As Nancy falls asleep in the bathtub, she is suddenly pulled underwater into some mysterious abyss, only to claw her way back up to the surface and safety.

Marge (Ronee Blakley) hears Nancy screaming and rushes into the bathroom to check on her. Nancy pretends that she just fell, but Marge still sends her to bed. However, Nancy feels scared to sleep and drinks coffee nonstop. In fact, she has a new pot of coffee hidden in her room as a backup.

The scene was filmed at 1428 N Genesee Ave in Los Angeles, California. Constructed in 1919, one of the upstairs bedrooms was used as Nancy's bedroom during production.

To visit the A Nightmare on Elm Street filming location, near Hollywood and just off W Sunset Boulevard, the best way to get there would be by car or taxi.

The scene is set in the Katja Institute for the Study of Sleep Disorders. In this dream clinic, Nancy Thompson and her mom, Marge (Ronee Blakley), investigate what has been causing Nancy's nightmares. The mood in the clinic quickly turns sinister when Nancy's dream sends the instruments haywire, and she wakes up with a gray streak in her hair from terror. Even more shocking is that Nancy holds Freddy Krueger's fedora when she wakes up.

The scene was filmed at American Jewish University at 15600 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA. The Katja Institute, established in 1977, was named after Robert Shaye's daughter. Although its focus is on studying sleep disorders, the name tags of Nurse Cooper and Dr. Samuel indicate "University School of Medicine." Notably, Mimi Craven, Wes Craven's ex-wife, portrayed Nurse Cooper.

To get to this location, drive along Mulholland Drive or take public transportation such as Metrobus or Metrolink train services, which run regularly from Downtown Los Angeles to the Sherman Oaks area, where American Jewish University is located.

The scene at Glen's house is pivotal for Nancy because it’s the moment when she realizes that Glen will be killed by Freddy Krueger, and there's nothing she can do about it. Nancy frantically tries to save Glen from his inevitable fate.

As Freddy's haunting laughter echoes through the room, Nancy desperately tears out the phone from the wall in an attempt to stop Kreuger's taunting call. However, her efforts are futile, and Glen falls asleep only to be sucked into his bed which erupts in a horrific fountain of blood all over his bedroom. After this terrible event, Nancy realizes she has no one left to protect her from Freddy and must face him alone or die trying.

This chilling scene was filmed at 1419 N Genesee Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA, just across the street from Nancy’s house (the Elm Street House). The residential property is privately owned, so visitors should avoid disturbing residents while still taking the opportunity to see the home's exterior.

To reach your destination from downtown Los Angeles, take US-101 N and CA-2 W/Santa Monica Blvd. It should take around 15 minutes, depending on the traffic. In addition, public transport options are available; from downtown. Take a bus or metro B line (red), the road will take around 55 minutes.