Merrick Hanna Met Freddy Krueger, and It Didn’t End Well

Merrick Hanna (born 2005) shared a video on Instagram that had his fans laughing and maybe a little spooked. The talented dancer and actor, known for his performances on America’s Got Talent and Lip Sync Battle Shorties., took a treat skewered on Freddy Krueger’s glove from the horror series “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”

Freddy (who first appeared in Wes Craven’s (1939 - 2015) 1984 film, terrorizing teenagers from beyond the grave), played by a costumed actor, slapped Merrick with his glove right after, splashing blood on the camera—though likely just animated.

Merrick, who has millions of followers on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, continues to entertain fans with his creative and often unexpected content. His ability to turn a scary scenario into a comedic moment keeps his audience eagerly anticipating his next post.