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Wes Craven (1939–2015)
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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Born:in Cleveland, Ohio, USADied:(age 76) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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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
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- The Heart of the Mystery
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- Dying Well Is the Best Revenge
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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
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- A Family Affair
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(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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(1989)
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(1989)
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- Halloween
(1989)
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Novel "The Fountain Society" (1999)Publicity Listings:
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I like to address the fears of my culture. I believe it's good to face the enemy, for the enemy is fear. See more »Trivia:
He was one of the very few directors mostly famous for the horror genre who never directed or wrote a Stephen King movie. See more »Trademark:
His characters often use elaborate booby traps, to capture the villain See more »Star Sign:
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