Wes Craven

Overview

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Birthday
Aug 02, 1939 (85 years old)
Death date
Aug 30, 2015

Wes Craven

Known For

House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
0h 48m
Movie 2013

House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!

Documentary on the making and impact of "House of Wax".

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
6h 40m
Movie 2013

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
0h 31m
Movie 2012

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

Retrospective on The Nightmare On Elm Street Series.

The Future of Fear
1h 28m
Movie 2011

The Future of Fear

Join some of the most talented legends of the Horror Film genre for discussion of what scared us before, and what's going to scare us next! The film is a dissection of the various sub-genres of horror, and where new creative scares might emerge.

The Making of 'Scream 4'
0h 11m
Movie 2011

The Making of 'Scream 4'

The cast and crew of Scream 4 discuss the making of the movie.

I Am Nancy
1h 11m
Movie 2011

I Am Nancy

A look at Heather Langenkamp's unique experience playing Wes Craven's legendary teen heroine Nancy Thompson. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Heather asks the burning question: "Why Freddymania, and not Nancymania?" After personally experiencing the Freddy Krueger marketing craze, the rise of horror convention fandom and the phenomenon of eight Nightmare On Elm Street films, Heather reflects on the relevance of heroes in this modern age of monster lovers.

Freddy's Nightmares: Making Of
0h 11m
Movie 2010

Freddy's Nightmares: Making Of

A horror anthology series with "Freddy", the dream serial killer, hosting stories set in Springwood, USA. The series' creators give you a glimpse of what it was like to make the nostalgic television show born from the success of the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” film series.

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
1h 28m
Movie 2006

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.

Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
0h 50m
Movie 2006

Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

The saga behind this modern horror classic. Featuring Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss and many more.

Paris Je T'aime
2h 0m
Movie 2006

Paris Je T'aime

Olivier Assayas, Gus Van Sant, Wes Craven and Alfonso Cuaron are among the 20 distinguished directors who contribute to this collection of 18 stories, each exploring a different aspect of Parisian life. The colourful characters in this drama include a pair of mimes, a husband trying to chose between his wife and his lover, and a married man who turns to a prostitute for advice.

Biography

Wesley Earl "Wes" Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was a prolific and influential American film director, writer, producer, and occasional actor known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, and particularly in the teen slasher subgenre. Among his best-known works are such landmark films as "The Last House on the Left" (1972), "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977), "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) and the "Scream" series (1996–2011).

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