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Wes Craven
Wesley Earl Craven, affectionately known as the Sultan of Shock or the Master of Horror, made a significant impact on the world of film, particularly the horror genre. Born on August 2, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, Craven not only directed films, but was also a screenwriter, producer, actor, and editor. His notable works include A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, The Hills Have Eyes, and The Last House on the Left. Craven's unique style of interweaving horror cliches with humor made him a recognized figure in the industry. He started his career as a teacher, but eventually made a name for himself in the film industry.
In addition to his horror films, Craven also worked on various niche projects such as Music of the Heart (1999) and Paris, je t’aime (2006). Craven's talent did not only reside in directing and screenwriting; he also made significant contributions to the TV industry, directing episodes of the 1985 reboot of The Twilight Zone. His contributions to horror got him a Lifetime Achievement Award by the New York City Horror Film Festival. On August 30, 2015, Wes Craven sadly passed away from a brain tumor at the age of 76, leaving behind a significant legacy in the film world.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Wesley Earl Craven
Born: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: August 2, 1939
Occupations: Film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, editor
Years Active: 1968-2015
Children: 2
Spouses: Bonnie Broecker, Mimi Craven, Iya Labunka
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My Soul to Take
A Nightmare on Elm Street
The Last House on the Left
Paris, je t'aime
The Hills Have Eyes
Scream 2
Music of the Heart
Scream
Swamp Thing
Shocker
Vampire in Brooklyn
Red Eye
Deadly Blessing
The People Under the Stairs
Scream 3
Cursed
Wes Craven's New Nightmare
Scream 4
The Hills Have Eyes Part II
Deadly Friend
I Am Nancy
The Making of ‘Scream 4’
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before!
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Scream: The Inside Story
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
Trespassing Bergman
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
True Hollywood Story: Scream
Tales That’ll Tear Your Heart Out
The American Nightmare
Masters of Horror
Tales from the Crapper
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
100 Scariest Movie Moments
Looking Back at ‘The Hills Have Eyes’
Becoming a Werewolf
The House That Freddy Built
Ban the Sadist Videos!
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares
Celluloid Crime of the Century
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Night Visions
Fear in the Dark
The Thick Brown Line
Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Invitation to Hell
Chiller
Casebusters
The Serpent and the Rainbow
Gorgon Video Magazine
The Making of ‘Nightmare on Elm Street IV’
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS
Stephen King’s World of Horror
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors
Stephen King’s World of Horror
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
Shadow Zone: The Undead Express
Welcome to Hollywood
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Stranger in Our House
Welcome to Primetime
The Directors - The Films of Wes Craven
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
Career Timeline
Track the complete movie timeline of Wes Craven, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.
2020
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
Self
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS
Self
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
Self
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
(archive footage)
2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Self
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before!
Self
Trespassing Bergman
Self
2011
Scream 4
I Am Nancy
Self
The Making of ‘Scream 4’
Self
Scream: The Inside Story
Self
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
Self
2006
The House That Freddy Built
Self
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares
Self
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Self
Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Self
2004
Tales from the Crapper
Party Goer (uncredited)
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
Self
The Thick Brown Line
Self
2000
Scream 3
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Self
The American Nightmare
Self
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