By MICHAEL GINGOLD
It’s a deep dive into Krueger’s TV series from the late ’80s.
Death Cult Press has opened up pre-orders for WELCOME TO PRIMETIME: THE UNOFFICIAL “FREDDY’S NIGHTMARES” COMPANION, written by Geoff Turner (THE OFFICIAL HOME VIDEO HISTORY OF “NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD”) with Henrique Couto and David Denoyer. It’s based on Couto and Denoyer’s WELCOME TO PRIMETIME podcast devoted to FREDDY’S NIGHTMARES, the syndicated anthology series that aired for two seasons between October 1988-March 1990. Robert Englund reprised his big-screen role as Freddy Krueger, hosting assorted tales of terror set in Springwood, Ohio. Directors involved included Tobe Hooper, Mick Garris, Ken Wiederhorn (SHOCK WAVES), Tom McLoughlin (FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI), William Malone (HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Tom DeSimone (HELL NIGHT) and Englund himself.
The book includes interviews from the podcast, a brief history of television syndication, overviews of classic anthology TV series and new episode breakdowns. Print and digital editions are available for pre-order at Death Cult’s webstore, including bundles containing merch (buttons, a bookmark and vintage ad sticker) available only during the pre-order window between now and March 22. The official street date for the book is April 5. To check out episodes of the WELCOME TO PRIMETIME podcast, click here.
