House That Freddy Built in English

Forms: the House that Freddy Built [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: In reference to Freddy Krueger, a character in the studio's highly successful Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. Presumably modelled on the name of the traditional folk song This Is the House That Jack Built. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1|head=House that Freddy Built}} the House that Freddy Built

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"House That Freddy Built" meaning in English

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