The pilot episode of Freddy's Nightmares gives us a look at how Freddy came to be the sadistic maniac who haunts our dreams. At the beginning we see a trial. Freddy is freed because the arresting officer did not read Krueger his rights. Freddy's was going after one of the cop's daughters and he acted too quickly. The townspeople eventually burn Freddy and then of course he comes back to kill people in their dreams. This is quite entertaining for fans of the Elm Street film series and it is important to note this episode was directed by Tobe Hooper.