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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.
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- Wesley Earl Craven, August 2, 1939, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
- Abe Snake, Guru of Gore, Master of Horror, Sultan of Shock
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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 in the genre.
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- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Aug 31, 2015 · 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 villain Freddy Krueger. He did it again in the 1990s with the self-referential “Scream.”
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
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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
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...
Aug 31, 2015 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wes Craven, the prolific writer-director who startled audiences with iconic suburban slashers like “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Scream,” has died. He was 76. In a statement, Craven’s family said that he died in his Los Angeles home Sunday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.
