<P> Krueger was created by Wes Craven and had been consistently portrayed by Robert Englund since his first appearance . In the 2010 franchise reboot, he was portrayed by Jackie Earle Haley . In 2011, Freddy appeared as a playable character in the video game Mortal Kombat . Over the course of the series, Freddy has battled numerous survivors including Nancy Thompson . </P> <P> In the Nightmares on Elm Street comics, a popular alias is used, known as The Springwood Killer . </P> <P> Freddy is a dream - demon who attacks his victims from within their dreams . He is commonly identified by his burned, disfigured face, red - and - green striped sweater, brown fedora, and trademark metal - clawed brown leather glove only on his right hand . This glove was the product of Krueger's own imagination, the blade having been welded by himself . Robert Englund has said many times that he feels the character represents neglect, particularly that suffered by children . The character also more broadly represents subconscious fears . </P> <P> Wizard magazine rated Freddy the 14th greatest villain, the British television channel Sky2 listed him 8th, and the American Film Institute ranked him 40th on its "AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains" list . In 2010, Freddy won an award for Best Villain (formerly Most Vile Villain) at the Scream Awards . </P>

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