Wes Craven (1939–2015) |
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Wes Craven has become synonymous with genre bending and innovative horror, challenging audiences with his bold vision. Wesley Earl Craven was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Caroline (Miller) and Paul Eugene Craven. He had a midwestern suburban upbringing. His first feature film was The Last House on the Left (1972), which he wrote, directed, and ...
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11 wins & 8 nominations.
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Nightmare Cafe
(TV Series) (creator - 6 episodes, 1992) (written by - 2 episodes, 1992) (story - 1 episode, 1992)
- Aliens Ate My Lunch
(1992)
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- Sanctuary for a Child
(1992)
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- The Heart of the Mystery
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- Dying Well Is the Best Revenge
(1992)
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Freddy's Nightmares
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- Life Sentence
(1990)
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- Prisoner of Love
(1990)
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- Dust to Dust
(1990)
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- A Family Affair
(1990)
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- Funhouse
(1990)
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The People Next Door
(TV Series) (creator - 9 episodes, 1989) (story - 1 episode, 1989)
- No ZZZ's
(1989)
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- Make Room for Abby
(1989)
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- Jealousy Story
(1989)
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- House and Home
(1989)
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- Halloween
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Thanks (41 credits)
Thanks (41 credits)
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Novel "The Fountain Society" (1999)Publicity Listings:
3 Print Biographies | 38 Interviews | 7 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Alternate Names:
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6' 2" (1.88 m)
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A producer said, 'Make a horror movie'. I said 'I've never seen one.' He said, 'You're a fundamentalist, you must have demons rattling around. See more »Trivia:
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