Jackie Earle Haley: The Next Freddie Krueger?

A Nightmare on Elm Street remake is on the way.

But who will don the long, dangerous fingernails of Freddie Krueger?

The most recent rumors attach Jackie Earle Haley - who plays Rorschach in the upcoming Watchmen movie - to the role of this iconic dream-stalking child murderer.

Freddie was originally played by Robert Englund, but sources told IGN he turned down the part in this remake; Billy Bob Thornton has also been rumoured for the role.