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Wes Craven

Bio: 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)

Born: Wed, Aug 02 1939

Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Death: Sun, Aug 30 2015

Wes Craven is 76 years old

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Dylan's New Nightmare

Wes Craven would have been no older than 76 in Dylan's New Nightmare as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 2023

Scream

Wes Craven would have been no older than 76 in Scream as 'In Memory Of'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 2022

Terrifier

Wes Craven would have been no older than 76 in Terrifier as 'In Memory Of'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 2018

Mortal Nightmare

Wes Craven would have been no older than 76 in Mortal Nightmare as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016

The Girl in the Photographs

Wes Craven would have been no older than 76 in The Girl in the Photographs as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 2015

Krueger: Another Tale from Elm Street

Wes Craven was 73 in Krueger: Another Tale from Elm Street as 'Characters, Thanks'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 2013

Scream 4

Wes Craven was 71 in Scream 4 as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 2011

My Soul to Take

Wes Craven was 71 in My Soul to Take as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2010

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Wes Craven was 70 in A Nightmare on Elm Street as 'Characters, Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 2010

The Last House on the Left

Wes Craven was 69 in The Last House on the Left as 'Producer, Characters, Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 2009

Diary of the Dead

Wes Craven was 67 in Diary of the Dead as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2007

The Hills Have Eyes 2

Wes Craven was 67 in The Hills Have Eyes 2 as 'Producer, Writer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 2007

Pulse

Wes Craven was 67 in Pulse as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2006

Paris Je T'aime

Wes Craven was 66 in Paris Je T'aime as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 2006

The Breed

Wes Craven was 66 in The Breed as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 17 2006

The Hills Have Eyes

Wes Craven was 66 in The Hills Have Eyes as 'Producer, Characters, Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2006

Feast

Wes Craven was 66 in Feast as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2005

Red Eye

Wes Craven was 66 in Red Eye as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 2005

Dracula III: Legacy

Wes Craven was 65 in Dracula III: Legacy as 'Presenter'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 2005

Cursed

Wes Craven was 65 in Cursed as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2005

The Nightmare Ends on Halloween

Wes Craven was 65 in The Nightmare Ends on Halloween as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 2004

Freddy vs. Jason

Wes Craven was 64 in Freddy vs. Jason as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 2003

Dracula II: Ascension

Wes Craven was 63 in Dracula II: Ascension as 'Presenter'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 2003

They

Wes Craven was 63 in They as 'Presenter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2002

They Shoot Divas, Don't They?

Wes Craven was 63 in They Shoot Divas, Don't They? as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 2002

Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out

Wes Craven was 63 in Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 2002

Dracula 2000

Wes Craven was 61 in Dracula 2000 as 'Executive Producer, Presenter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2000

Scream 3

Wes Craven was 60 in Scream 3 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 2000

Music of the Heart

Wes Craven was 60 in Music of the Heart as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1999

Don't Look Down

Wes Craven was 59 in Don't Look Down as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1998

Carnival of Souls

Wes Craven was 59 in Carnival of Souls as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1998

Hollyweird

Wes Craven was 58 in Hollyweird as 'Executive Producer, Presenter'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998

Scream 2

Wes Craven was 58 in Scream 2 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1997

Wishmaster

Wes Craven was 58 in Wishmaster as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1997

Scream

Wes Craven was 57 in Scream as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1996

Vampire in Brooklyn

Wes Craven was 56 in Vampire in Brooklyn as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1995

Mind Ripper

Wes Craven was 56 in Mind Ripper as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1995

New Nightmare

Wes Craven was 55 in New Nightmare as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1994

The Nightmare Begins Again

Wes Craven was 53 in The Nightmare Begins Again as 'Characters, Creator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1993

The People Under the Stairs

Wes Craven was 52 in The People Under the Stairs as 'Writer, Director, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1991

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Wes Craven was 52 in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1991

Night Visions

Wes Craven was 51 in Night Visions as 'Director, Executive Producer, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1990

Bloodfist II

Wes Craven was 51 in Bloodfist II as 'Other'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

Wes Craven was 50 in A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1989

Shocker

Wes Craven was 49 in Shocker as 'Executive Producer, Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 23 1989

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

Wes Craven was 49 in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1988

The Serpent and the Rainbow

Wes Craven was 48 in The Serpent and the Rainbow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1988

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Wes Craven was 47 in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors as 'Executive Producer, Screenplay, Characters, Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1987

Deadly Friend

Wes Craven was 47 in Deadly Friend as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1986

Casebusters

Wes Craven was 46 in Casebusters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1986

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

Wes Craven was 46 in A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1985

The Hills Have Eyes Part 2

Wes Craven was 46 in The Hills Have Eyes Part 2 as 'Director, Writer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1985

Chiller

Wes Craven was 45 in Chiller as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1985

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Wes Craven was 45 in A Nightmare on Elm Street as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1984

Invitation to Hell

Wes Craven was 44 in Invitation to Hell as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1984

Swamp Thing

Wes Craven was 42 in Swamp Thing as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982

Deadly Blessing

Wes Craven was 42 in Deadly Blessing as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1981

Kent State

Wes Craven was 41 in Kent State as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1981

Stranger in Our House

Wes Craven was 40 in Stranger in Our House as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1979

The Evolution of Snuff

Wes Craven was 39 in The Evolution of Snuff as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1978

Here Come the Tigers

Wes Craven was 38 in Here Come the Tigers as 'Gaffer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1978

The Hills Have Eyes

Wes Craven was 37 in The Hills Have Eyes as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1977

The Fireworks Woman

Wes Craven was 35 in The Fireworks Woman as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1975

Kitty Can't Help It

Wes Craven was 35 in Kitty Can't Help It as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1975

It Happened in Hollywood

Wes Craven was 33 in It Happened in Hollywood as 'Assistant Director, Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

The Last House on the Left

Wes Craven was 33 in The Last House on the Left as 'Editor, Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1972

Deep Throat

Wes Craven was 32 in Deep Throat as 'Other'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1972

Together

Wes Craven was 32 in Together as 'Associate Producer, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971

You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat

Wes Craven was 32 in You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1971

The People Under the Stairs

Wes Craven will be 76+ in The People Under the Stairs as 'Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Scream: The TV Series

Wes Craven was 75+ in Scream: The TV Series as 'Executive Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 30 2015

SCREAM

Wes Craven was 57+ in SCREAM as 'Director, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 31 1997

Nightmare Cafe

Wes Craven was 52+ in Nightmare Cafe as 'Producer, Director, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 1992

The People Next Door

Wes Craven was 50+ in The People Next Door as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1989

Freddy's Nightmares

Wes Craven was 49+ in Freddy's Nightmares as 'Characters, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1988

The Twilight Zone

Wes Craven was 46+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985