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    American film director, screenwriter, and producer

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  1. Aug 30, 2015 · Wes Craven, the filmmaker who defined the horror genre with the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise and later redefined it with “Scream,” has died. ... The death of punk music producer Kim ...

  2. Aug 31, 2015 · Craven was also a published author (the 2000 novel “The Fountain Society”) and an ardent bird conservationist, serving as a long-time member of the Audubon California board of directors. He recently penned a monthly column “Wes Craven’s The Birds” for Martha’s Vineyard Magazine. He was active until his death.

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    Signature. 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.

  4. Aug 31, 2015 · An obituary in some editions on Monday about the filmmaker Wes Craven misidentified the film of his that featured a dream sequence that inspired his “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” It is “Last ...

  5. Aug 31, 2015 · Wes Craven, the director of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream and other horror classics, passed away in 2015 from brain cancer. He was a pioneer of the genre and a cultural icon, influencing generations of filmmakers and fans.

  6. Aug 31, 2015 · Craven was also a published author (the 2000 novel “The Fountain Society”) and an ardent bird conservationist, serving as a long-time member of the Audubon California Board of Directors. He recently penned a monthly column “Wes Craven’s The Birds” for Martha’s Vineyard Magazine. He was active up until his death.

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  8. Aug 31, 2015 · Wes Craven, the prolific filmmaker behind "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and the "Scream" movies, kicked off his career with a film so violent and gory, censors in Britain banned it from theaters.

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