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Wesley Earl Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and editor. Amongst his prolific filmography, Craven was best known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, particularly slasher films, where he mixed horror cliches with humor and satire.
IMDb profile of Wes Craven, the legendary horror director and writer who created A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, and New Nightmare. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and legacy.
- January 1, 1
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Aug 31, 2015 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s hard enough to redefine a genre once in a career, but horror virtuoso Wes Craven managed to do it twice. The prolific writer-director, who died Sunday at age 76, ushered in two distinct eras of suburban slashers, first in the 1980s with his iconic “Nightmare on Elm Street” and its indelible, razor-fingered ...
Learn about the life and career of Wes Craven, the legendary horror director who created A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, and more. Find out his birth date, death date, family, awards, trivia, and quotes.
- August 2, 1939
- August 30, 2015
WES CRAVEN FILMMAKER 1972-Present. Rising out of the mid-western suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, Wes Craven has become synonymous with genre bending and innovative horror, challenging audiences with his bold visions since the release of his first feature film, The Last House of the Left, which he wrote, directed, and edited in 1972... MORE
3 days ago · A guide to the horror director's 20 films, from his debut The Last House on the Left to his final movie Scream 4. See how critics rated his slasher classics, supernatural thrillers, and satirical meta-horror.
Aug 31, 2015 · Aug. 31, 2015. Wes Craven, a master of horror cinema and a proponent of the slasher genre who was best known for creating the “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Scream” franchises, died on Sunday...
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