Wes Craven
🎂 Aug 2, 1939 — 🕯️ Aug 30, 2015 (76 years)
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Wes Craven is a director whose career stretches back to the 1970s. Their best-known work is the film Scream. They also directed A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream 2. Across 54 years they have directed 28 films and 2 TV productions, working mainly across genres like horror, mystery, crime.
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Scream
1996
A Nightmare on Elm Street
1984
Scream 4
2011
Scream 3
2000
Scream 2
1997
Red Eye
2005
Wes Craven's New Nightmare
1994
Cursed
2005
Swamp Thing
1982
Shocker
1989
The People Under the Stairs
1991
Paris Je T'aime
2006
Vampire in Brooklyn
1995
The Last House on the Left
1972
The Hills Have Eyes
1977
The Serpent and the Rainbow
1988
Deadly Friend
1986
My Soul to Take
2010
Music of the Heart
1999
The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
1985
Deadly Blessing
1981
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Scream: The TV Series
Executive Producer
2015–
TV
Scream 4
Director
2011
Film
My Soul to Take
Director
2010
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The Hills Have Eyes 2
Writer
2007
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Pulse
Screenplay
2006
Film
Paris Je T'aime
Director
2006
Film
Red Eye
Director
2005
Film
Cursed
Director
2005
Film
Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
Director
2002
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wes Craven still alive?
Wes Craven passed away on August 30, 2015 at age 76.
What are the most famous roles of Wes Craven?
Wes Craven is best known as a director/writer for Scream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream 2.
How many movies has Wes Craven directed?
Wes Craven has directed/written 32 films and worked on 5 TV shows.
What was Wes Craven's first movie?
Wes Craven's first credited film was Dylan’s New Nightmare ().
What is Wes Craven's most recent movie?
Wes Craven's most recent movie is Scream 4 (2011).
What are Wes Craven's best movies?
Wes Craven's most acclaimed films include: Scream (1996), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Scream 2 (1997), Scream 4 (2011), Scream 3 (2000).
What TV shows has Wes Craven created or directed?
Wes Craven is known for TV work including: Scream: The TV Series, The Twilight Zone, Freddy's Nightmares, Nightmare Cafe.
How long has Wes Craven been working in film?
Wes Craven has been active since 1972 — a career spanning 43 years.
Wes Craven
1939-08-02 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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).