Freddy's Nightmares is an American horror anthology series, which aired in October 1988 until March 1990. A series premiered by Freddy Krueger. This format Is Basically the same as that employed by Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Tales from the Crypt, or The Twilight Zone. The pilot episode was directed by Tobe Hooper, also begins with Freddy Krueger's acquittal of their charges because of his officer's lack of estimating the Miranda warning. A mob of parents eventually corners Freddy in a power plant, resulting to him dying being torched by law enforcement and gaining his visage. New Line Television created the series. It was initially distributed by Lorimar-Telepictures. But, Warner Bros.. Later acquiring Lorimar-Telepictures, Tv will assume syndication rights.