
Wes Craven
- Date of Birth: 1939-08-02
- Date of Death: 2015-08-30
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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 h... 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).

Shocker
Horror, Thriller • 1989 March

Diary of the Dead
Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller • 2007 May

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Talk, Comedy • 2003 January

Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
Documentary • 2006 January

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Documentary • 2012 February

It Happened in Hollywood
Comedy • 1973 January

Shadow Zone: The Undead Express
Fantasy, Horror, TV Movie • 1996 October

Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'
Documentary • 2003 September

The Tripper
Horror, Comedy • 2006 April

The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
Documentary • 1989 October