Haley is Krueger!

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by: Mike Sampson Apr. 3, 2009

Earlier this year Latino Review ran a story that claimed that Jackie Earle Haley was in discussions to star as Freddy Krueger in the upcoming NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake. A lot of time has passed but today Bloody-Disgusting is reporting that Haley is in final discussions on his contract and that a deal could be announced as soon as next week. Now why should you take this as gospel? After all Bloody Disgusting is the official home of Platinum Dunes, Michael Bay's production company that is developing the project. So if the word comes from them that Haley is Krueger, then Haley is Krueger!

Personally, I don't love the idea of recasting Freddy Krueger but if you had to do it, Jackie Early Haley is a perfect choice. He's a great actor, he can play creepy and he even looks like he'd have a passing resemblance to Robert Englund. I just wonder how he'll look under all the makeup. So what do you think?

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ballbagz
11:42PM on 04/07/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i dunno im not liking this.. i havent seen the other remakes and from what i hear theyre garbage.. to remake elmstreet whos main character has a specific personality probably isnt the best thing for these guys to do thats based on the fact that they cant get mute characters down.. but like i said i havent seen the other films i could be wrong
i dunno im not liking this.. i havent seen the other remakes and from what i hear theyre garbage.. to remake elmstreet whos main character has a specific personality probably isnt the best thing for these guys to do thats based on the fact that they cant get mute characters down.. but like i said i havent seen the other films i could be wrong
 
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Grand_Marquis
9:49PM on 04/07/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm all for remaking Nightmare - it's good, but it's terribly dated. And if you're gonna do a remake, you may as well recast the roles as well. And Haley's a good actor, so I'm cool with that.

But I'm STILL skeptical that Platinum Dunes is competent enough to pull this off. All they've proven so far is that they're good at making shiny-looking, commercialized, substance-free "...
I'm all for remaking Nightmare - it's good, but it's terribly dated. And if you're gonna do a remake, you may as well recast the roles as well. And Haley's a good actor, so I'm cool with that.

But I'm STILL skeptical that Platinum Dunes is competent enough to pull this off. All they've proven so far is that they're good at making shiny-looking, commercialized, substance-free "horror-esque" films, with too much emphasis on Hostel-like reaction shots of the victims and not enough emphasis on crazy blood and gore. Someone should remake it, yes, but WHY THEM?
 
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Rynobro
9:03PM on 04/06/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Don't get me wrong...
I'm against recasting Freddy... Robert Englund was amazing... "Was" being the key word. The orignal was a masterpiece, but in all the sequals, with the exception of 'New Nightmare,' Freddy lost his edge... He became cheesey. And if they have to recast him, Haley is the perfect choice... I mean, an Oscar nominated actor, who's proven time and again that he can be creepy as Hell!... This could ...
I'm against recasting Freddy... Robert Englund was amazing... "Was" being the key word. The orignal was a masterpiece, but in all the sequals, with the exception of 'New Nightmare,' Freddy lost his edge... He became cheesey. And if they have to recast him, Haley is the perfect choice... I mean, an Oscar nominated actor, who's proven time and again that he can be creepy as Hell!... This could be outstanding as long as Michael Bay keeps his lack of vision to himself, and the film has a director that knows the psychology behind a good horror movie.
 
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gr689
12:48PM on 04/06/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
man he doesn't need much make-up, that's for sure! I hope it's not as bad as the Friday 13th remake. Hopefully it'll actually be scaaarry..
man he doesn't need much make-up, that's for sure! I hope it's not as bad as the Friday 13th remake. Hopefully it'll actually be scaaarry..
 
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Pompey Magnus
9:49AM on 04/06/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Love Englund, but...
...if this is a remake, which it is, let someone else get a crack at it. Haley did an awesome job in Watchmen, so there's no reason to think he won't be as good here.
...if this is a remake, which it is, let someone else get a crack at it. Haley did an awesome job in Watchmen, so there's no reason to think he won't be as good here.
 
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reddwarffan
6:11AM on 04/06/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
wasnt thrilled about them remaking this, but he is a good choice
wasnt thrilled about them remaking this, but he is a good choice
 
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Maudibe
3:35PM on 04/05/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This could be interesting...
This could be interesting...
 
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Kman9000
3:26PM on 04/05/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
totally awesome

You people claim that all these remakes suck, but you are just too freaking stubborn to see that some people did put a decent amount of thought and effort into them, and try to do something worth while for fans. I think this is a great choice.

You people claim that all these remakes suck, but you are just too freaking stubborn to see that some people did put a decent amount of thought and effort into them, and try to do something worth while for fans. I think this is a great choice.
 
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Maverick152004
11:45AM on 04/05/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This sucks
Let the raping of a classic commence!
Let the raping of a classic commence!
 
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A-1
11:14PM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
BULLSHIT!!!!!!
Is Robert Englund dead!? no! no he is not! SO WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY DOING!!!!!!
Is Robert Englund dead!? no! no he is not! SO WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY DOING!!!!!!
 
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Servo
5:03PM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think Haley will do a fine job and if I were Englund I'd be somewhat honored by this choice.

My only gripe about this movie is the plot...I liked it better when the kids had no idea who Freddy was. Added a little mystery. But hey, it's Michael Bay, can't exactly expect a whole lot of plot.
I think Haley will do a fine job and if I were Englund I'd be somewhat honored by this choice.

My only gripe about this movie is the plot...I liked it better when the kids had no idea who Freddy was. Added a little mystery. But hey, it's Michael Bay, can't exactly expect a whole lot of plot.
 
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gr689
4:38PM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
just give it to Robert Englund. He's Kreuger!! why cast someone who looks like him when you can cast him
just give it to Robert Englund. He's Kreuger!! why cast someone who looks like him when you can cast him
 
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critic_h8er
7:19AM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
He's a good actor, and he'll make the role very interesting and vigorous, but this is honestly a step BACK for him, I think. He's past booga-booga bad guy roles.
He's a good actor, and he'll make the role very interesting and vigorous, but this is honestly a step BACK for him, I think. He's past booga-booga bad guy roles.
 
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K_Lincourt30
5:20AM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Who will he slaughter??
Twinkle, twinkle, little star...Please let the new Krueger victims be Miley, Zac and/or the Jonas Bros. It would make my day!! *crosses fingers*
Twinkle, twinkle, little star...Please let the new Krueger victims be Miley, Zac and/or the Jonas Bros. It would make my day!! *crosses fingers*
 
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Neo842
4:04AM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
go englund drop jackie haley
hey looks like hes dying. no way he should play him no way at all. the only person that can play him is Robert Englund. jackie haley is a girls name. robert englund is cool
hey looks like hes dying. no way he should play him no way at all. the only person that can play him is Robert Englund. jackie haley is a girls name. robert englund is cool
 
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Weird_Kitty_Cat
3:53AM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nice. If they have to do a remake, then they might as well make it with at least one great actor.

-meghan
Nice. If they have to do a remake, then they might as well make it with at least one great actor.

-meghan
 
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Vlad99
3:18AM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's official
he's IN
he's IN
 
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Timpura
1:45AM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Using the "James Earl Jones/Darth Vader is to Stars Wars" analogy is little off. Hayden Christensen played Anakin/Darth Vader as well and look at how he did... wait bad example...
Using the "James Earl Jones/Darth Vader is to Stars Wars" analogy is little off. Hayden Christensen played Anakin/Darth Vader as well and look at how he did... wait bad example...
 
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Arvindh
1:08AM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is great news! Haley's got the chops. He'll make a better Krueger I think. Yeah, I know a lotta' people are gonna' say nobody's better than Englund but wasn't that what people said for Jack Nicolson's Joker? Totally different platform and level here, I know, but still...it's Haley! How bad can it be, right?
This is great news! Haley's got the chops. He'll make a better Krueger I think. Yeah, I know a lotta' people are gonna' say nobody's better than Englund but wasn't that what people said for Jack Nicolson's Joker? Totally different platform and level here, I know, but still...it's Haley! How bad can it be, right?
 
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ANTI
12:50AM on 04/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Really?
This is beyond idiotic....Someone must put a stop to Michael Bay.
This is beyond idiotic....Someone must put a stop to Michael Bay.
 
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XSsoCX
11:23PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Cool.

And joedissmore, your analogy doesnt really work. Englund is ot Elm St. as James Earl Jones is to Star Wars/Vader would be the correct way to put it.
Cool.

And joedissmore, your analogy doesnt really work. Englund is ot Elm St. as James Earl Jones is to Star Wars/Vader would be the correct way to put it.
 
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joedissmore
11:09PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh brother!!!!
In the immortal words of Will Smith from nearly every movie he's ever made, I say, "AWWWWW, HELL NAW!!!!" Coming from a FANATIC fan of the Elm Street series, this is the worst news that I have heard in a long time. Ridiculous!!! Robert Englund is to Elm Street movies as Darth Vader is to Star Wars movies. It just doesn't make any sense. Now, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, THOSE guys can't ...
In the immortal words of Will Smith from nearly every movie he's ever made, I say, "AWWWWW, HELL NAW!!!!" Coming from a FANATIC fan of the Elm Street series, this is the worst news that I have heard in a long time. Ridiculous!!! Robert Englund is to Elm Street movies as Darth Vader is to Star Wars movies. It just doesn't make any sense. Now, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, THOSE guys can't be recast, but Krueger? Forget it!!

I don't like it, I don't like it ONE BIT. Hmph!!
 
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IamNoOne666
11:01PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
this sucks.
this sucks.
 
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writer19
10:45PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
FUCK YES!!!!
SHIT! he's really gattering a unique Filmography.
Kid Baseballer
Pedophile
Rorschach
Freddy
SHIT! he's really gattering a unique Filmography.
Kid Baseballer
Pedophile
Rorschach
Freddy
 
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Call me Indiana
10:30PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I still don't like that they're re-making NIGHTMARE, but dammit that is some great casting!
I still don't like that they're re-making NIGHTMARE, but dammit that is some great casting!
 
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sarah1980
10:15PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
OH FUCK YEAH I'M THERE
OH FUCK YEAH I'M THERE
 
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dfd3657
10:03PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
He was amazing in Little Children, he was a fantastic Rorschach, and I'm sure he'll make a fantastic Freddy. Great choice.
He was amazing in Little Children, he was a fantastic Rorschach, and I'm sure he'll make a fantastic Freddy. Great choice.
 
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batmanfan
9:19PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm excited. its about time they move on from the classics and let them be classics and make fresher remakes with more commited actors. Haley is a damn good actor who knows his stuff. hells ya.
I'm excited. its about time they move on from the classics and let them be classics and make fresher remakes with more commited actors. Haley is a damn good actor who knows his stuff. hells ya.
 
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snoopmish
9:00PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Here is one of the few times that LordSimen and I agree completely! FUCK YEA!
Here is one of the few times that LordSimen and I agree completely! FUCK YEA!
 
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deja vu
8:59PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
srsly awesome surprise.
now i hope the rest of the movie is this inspired.
srsly awesome surprise.
now i hope the rest of the movie is this inspired.
 
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snoopmish
8:20PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Here is one of the few times that LordSimen and I agree completely! FUCK YEA!
Here is one of the few times that LordSimen and I agree completely! FUCK YEA!
 
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davidwbrown1
8:07PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not Bad
not bad at all they could have really fucked this up without even trying, they considered who would be best for this role and came up with a pretty good choice
not bad at all they could have really fucked this up without even trying, they considered who would be best for this role and came up with a pretty good choice
 
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LordSimen
7:47PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Instantly shot this movie up as my most anticipated horror movie of 2010.
Instantly shot this movie up as my most anticipated horror movie of 2010.
 
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barfly126
6:54PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Haley
Good choice conscidering that they could have choose Nicolas Cage ! haha
Good choice conscidering that they could have choose Nicolas Cage ! haha
 
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pr_frink
6:53PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is great casting and I'm glad they're not using Robert Englund. He's become a vaudeville act in those movies now. Nothing terrifying about him whatsoever. Whereas Jackie Earle Haley will take this seriously and hopefully really creep us out.
This is great casting and I'm glad they're not using Robert Englund. He's become a vaudeville act in those movies now. Nothing terrifying about him whatsoever. Whereas Jackie Earle Haley will take this seriously and hopefully really creep us out.
 
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Acerbus III
6:45PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
nice
when I first heard about the remake, I really didn't think anyone could step into Englund's shoes. Haley might actually make a BETTER Freddy than Englund did! I am now officially on board with the remake.
when I first heard about the remake, I really didn't think anyone could step into Englund's shoes. Haley might actually make a BETTER Freddy than Englund did! I am now officially on board with the remake.
 
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Hunglowman
5:55PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This guy is the most exciting actor in hollywood. In fact, they should recast all of russell crowe's and hugh jackman's movies with this guy!
This guy is the most exciting actor in hollywood. In fact, they should recast all of russell crowe's and hugh jackman's movies with this guy!
 
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scrotalache924
5:52PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hmm, well yeah he could probably do it. They could pick way worse actors. I like JEH so let's see what happens.
Hmm, well yeah he could probably do it. They could pick way worse actors. I like JEH so let's see what happens.
 
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Balboa6
5:44PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I don't care how great he is, there is no reason to recast the role whatsoever. There is no reason to reboot the franchise either. How about going back and tying up some loose ends? How about including Jesse from Nightmare 2, for example? How about making a complete origin story and really fleshing out Freddy's back story? This is absolutely ridiculous.
I don't care how great he is, there is no reason to recast the role whatsoever. There is no reason to reboot the franchise either. How about going back and tying up some loose ends? How about including Jesse from Nightmare 2, for example? How about making a complete origin story and really fleshing out Freddy's back story? This is absolutely ridiculous.
 
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KingsOfAwesome
5:09PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I never thought I'd meet anyone that could kick batman's ass...
...but DAMN if Rorschach wouldn't do it! Hell yes, JEH is Freddy. Let's hope they play him STRAIGHT this time... last couple Elm Street's were practically romantic comedies.
...but DAMN if Rorschach wouldn't do it! Hell yes, JEH is Freddy. Let's hope they play him STRAIGHT this time... last couple Elm Street's were practically romantic comedies.
 
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necro008
5:05PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is great. If there is anyone else who can portray Freddy Krueger as well as Englund did, it's him. Can't wait. By the way, does anyone know that Haley auditioned for the original movie (he was going to play Johnny Depp's role). I guess good things come to those who wait.
This is great. If there is anyone else who can portray Freddy Krueger as well as Englund did, it's him. Can't wait. By the way, does anyone know that Haley auditioned for the original movie (he was going to play Johnny Depp's role). I guess good things come to those who wait.
 
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kincade1981
4:42PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
alright
Ahhh man! And here I was rooting for Ryan Stiles to get the part. lol Haley's a great pick, but it's incredibly hard to top Englund.
Ahhh man! And here I was rooting for Ryan Stiles to get the part. lol Haley's a great pick, but it's incredibly hard to top Englund.
 
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twangling_jack
4:36PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YES!
About time! This is a major step in the right direction. PD cast a great Jason, and now it looks as if they cast a fucking great Freddy. Haley is an awesome actor. Watch Watchmen, then watch Little Children, and you know the dude can do it.
About time! This is a major step in the right direction. PD cast a great Jason, and now it looks as if they cast a fucking great Freddy. Haley is an awesome actor. Watch Watchmen, then watch Little Children, and you know the dude can do it.
 
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chasingbanky
4:24PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Jackie Earl Haley can play anything, so I'm down for this... I wasn't when I originally heard they were recasting Freddy, but they came up with the only actor I could stand to see... Smart move.
Jackie Earl Haley can play anything, so I'm down for this... I wasn't when I originally heard they were recasting Freddy, but they came up with the only actor I could stand to see... Smart move.
 
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movies_kick_ass
4:14PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I feel bad that he plays these weird characters, like he did in Watchmen and in Little Children. Why can't they cast him in a romantic comedy, opposite Jessica Alba or something?

Still, I think he'll make a good Freddy.
I feel bad that he plays these weird characters, like he did in Watchmen and in Little Children. Why can't they cast him in a romantic comedy, opposite Jessica Alba or something?

Still, I think he'll make a good Freddy.
 
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Avian005
4:01PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Rorschack as Freddy!?
Since Robert Englund said no, I am very happy to see Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Kruger.
Since Robert Englund said no, I am very happy to see Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Kruger.
 
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oakraidr
4:01PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Finally...
Some good news to come out of this possible train-wreck of as 'reboot', 'remake', 'regurgitation', or whatever the hell they're calling them this week.
Some good news to come out of this possible train-wreck of as 'reboot', 'remake', 'regurgitation', or whatever the hell they're calling them this week.
 
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John_Cusack
3:59PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I still think Robert Knepper (T-Bag on Prison Break) would have been better as Freddy Krueger. Oh well, we'll just have to wait to see how this one turns out.
I still think Robert Knepper (T-Bag on Prison Break) would have been better as Freddy Krueger. Oh well, we'll just have to wait to see how this one turns out.
 
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Dr.Frankenstein
3:55PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not familiar w/him?
I'm not really too familiar with him? BUT he has the look! Haley I have read somewhere is only 5.5 1/2 rather short....soooo?
I'm not really too familiar with him? BUT he has the look! Haley I have read somewhere is only 5.5 1/2 rather short....soooo?
 
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drc5145
3:47PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I never liked the idea of recasting Freddy Kruger in the 1st place but If Robert Englund truly said no, then Haley is a damn good replacement.
I never liked the idea of recasting Freddy Kruger in the 1st place but If Robert Englund truly said no, then Haley is a damn good replacement.
 
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vesaker
3:45PM on 04/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
nice
crazy go nuts! hope it all works out.
crazy go nuts! hope it all works out.
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