Wes Craven
- Birthdate
- August 2, 1939
- Birthplace
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Height
- 6 feet 2 inches
- Notable Projects
- Scream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream 2
- Professions
- Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor
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Wes Craven's 10 Most Underrated Movies
Some of Wes Craven's most underrated movies explore deep themes and show his creative and unique approach to horror beyond his more famous works.
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Why Wes Craven Didn’t Return for A Nightmare on Elm Street 2
Despite A Nightmare on Elm Street getting rave reviews upon release, Wes Craven decided to not return for Freddy's Revenge.
10 Wes Craven Movies You Probably Haven't Seen
While Wes Craven is known for A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream, he has a ton of horror films that quietly built cult followings.
"He Scared Us": Wes Craven Had An Intense Way Of Motivating Himself To Make Movies
Scream star Jamie Kennedy recalls how iconic horror director Wes Craven had a surprising way of motivating himself to continue making movies.
Wes Craven's TV Horror Movies, Ranked
A Nightmare On Elm Street creator Wes Craven shot television movies throughout his illustrious career, but are any of them actually worth watching?
Every Actor Cut From The Original Version Of Wes Craven's Cursed
Wes Craven's werewolf movie Cursed famously went through some heavy tinkering prior to release, including cutting the following actors.
Why The 1990s Were A Bad Decade For Horror Movies
The 1990s were a weaker decade when it comes to horror movies, though not all of them were bad. But why was it a bad decade for the horror genre?
Every Unmade Wes Craven Horror Movie (& Why They Didn't Happen)
Wes Craven had an immense impact on the horror genre, but there are several unmade or unrealized movies connected to the legendary filmmaker.
Why Wes Craven's New Nightmare Flopped (But Scream Succeeded)
Horror icon Wes Craven made two classic meta-slashers in the '90s, New Nightmare and Scream. Why was the first a flop, and the second a hit?
The People Under The Stairs: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Wes Craven Film
The People Under The Stairs is an overlooked horror movie from writer and director Wes Craven. Here are some things about the film to know.
10 Creepiest Killers from Wes Craven Films
One key ingredient to Wes Craven's films was his villains being so engaging and terrifying. Here are some of the creepiest killers from his films.
10 Horror Films From The 80s You’ve Never Seen
The 80s was the decade of horror, yet fans of the genre often only hear of the popular classics. Here are 10 overlooked horror films worth a watch.
10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Wes Craven's Last House On The Left
What behind-the-scenes details did we manage to scrounge up surrounding Wes Craven's Last House On The Left? Let's find out!