Nightmare on Elm Street: Glen's death
Glen is a typical teenager, a "jock" and is dating the protagonist Nancy. His room is like a stereotypical teenage boy's room; there are books, posters of bands and his idols, a lamp, a wall sticker of a dinosaur, a stuffed bird teddy and a wrestling mask by his bed. Dinosaurs and wrestling are both agressive things which, stereotypically, boys like so to have these things in his room makes him look like a realistic and normal boy. Also, with the main source of light being his bedside lamp, this makes the room quite dim so it seems warm and homely and this, too, is pragmatic.The colours of these posters, ornaments and his walls aren't particularly attention-grabbing. This has been done so more attention is paid on Glen who is sleeping, (and listening to music, with the television on) though he should not be because he needs to save Nancy.
When he gets killed, he is lying on his bed listening to music and watching television at the same time, and is wearing a sports top and sweatpants which again is very relatable as this is what normal teenage boys wear when lazing. His death is unrealistic, but with the hand coming out of his bed while he is sleeping, so left vulnerable, this does seem slightly realistic so this frightens the audience, it makes them want to check their beds before they go to sleep.
