Horror icon Patricia Arquette sets the price for a comeback in the Elm Street franchise, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
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Arquette, who played Kristen Parker in the 1987 slasher classic, will only return if the script features a powerful female lead, subverting the genre's traditional tropes.
With her Oscar pedigree and box office clout, Arquette is in a strong negotiating position, hinting that a potential 'Nightmare' reboot could bring a fresh, empowered take on the iconic nightmare-stalking villain.