Wes Craven

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

0.9856

Gender

Male

Birthday

02-Aug-1939

Age

(86 years old)

Place of Birth

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Also Known As
  • Wesley Earl Craven
  • Abe Snake
  • 韦斯·克雷文

Wes Craven

Biography

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).


Credits

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) Character: Self
For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his breathtaking motion picture effects and stop-motion animation. Presented here for the first time ever is the authorized collection of his earliest work, along with hours of supplemental features.
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' (1989) Character: Self
Witness the behind-the-scenes techniques and gruesome special effects that dominate this box office hit! See through the mysteries of the slasher saga by watching brilliant direction from concept to actual filming, special make-up techniques, and all the mechanical devices used to produce the inherently terrifying nightmares. Starring Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger!
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) Character: Self
Actors, directors and special effects technicians are interviewed at a horror-film convention.
The Future of Fear The Future of Fear (2011) Character: Self
Join some of the most talented legends of the Horror Film genre for discussion of what scared us before, and what's going to scare us next! The film is a dissection of the various sub-genres of horror, and where new creative scares might emerge.
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger (2012) Character: Self
Retrospective on The Nightmare On Elm Street Series.
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) Character: Self
A Documentary on Horror and Sci-Fi movies from the past to today.
Gorgon Video Magazine Gorgon Video Magazine (1989) Character: Self
The ghoulish Michael Berryman hosts this horror video magazine with an electronic gorefest of horror previews, graphic footage too gory for TV, shock rock, in-depth interviews with splatter masters, chilling special effects, and buckets more. An hour plus of interviews with b-movie stars, horror film directors, special effects wizards, mixed with trailers for horror films and footage of a GWAR concert.
Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes' Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes' (2003) Character: Self
This laid-back interview-laden documentary about the film Hills Have Eyes, The (1977) details the entire production of the movie. All of the financing and weather problems are explained, as well as many other difficulties on set. The interviewees also talk about their starts in the film industry, which took place in and around when the film was made.
The Thick Brown Line The Thick Brown Line (2004) Character: Self
The behind the scenes documentary about the making of Julie Strains Tales From The Crapper!
Stephen King's World of Horror Stephen King's World of Horror (1989) Character: Self
This horror documentary is not the same as the 1986 TV special Stephen King's World of Horror nor the 1988 VHS release of the same name, which runs 45 minutes, was distributed by Front Row Entertainment and is about King himself. Instead, This Is Horror (copyright 1989) was a TV special which ran in four 60 minute increments. This new special used some framing footage from the original 'World of Horror' but is primarily newer interviews and behind-the-scenes footage about what was hot in horror in the late 80s. Here in the U.S., a condensed 90-minute version made its way onto video courtesy of Goodtimes in 1990. Elsewhere, the entire special was released as 2 different tapes running 90 minutes apiece. In the UK these were titled This is Horror: A Video Encyclopedia of Horror (Volumes 1 and 2) and in Germany they were called Best of Stephen King's World of Horror (Parts 1 & 2).
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before! House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before! (2013) Character: Self
Documentary on the making and impact of "House of Wax".
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares (2006) Character: Self
A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise.
Behind the Scream Behind the Scream (2000) Character: Self
A documentary on the 'Scream' trilogy.
Fear in the Dark Fear in the Dark (1991) Character: Self
A short documentary on the history of the horror film narrated by Christopher Lee.
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film (2000) Character: Self
Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
Shocker Shocker (1989) Character: Man Neighbor
About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker, with an uncanny connection to him through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon.
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) Character: Self
Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.
The Fear The Fear (1995) Character: Dr. Arnold
Richard, a college student who has decided to focus his attention on the study of fear, invites a group of friends up to his family's secluded mountain cabin for the weekend. Soon, a lifelike, wooden carving of a man begins stalking and killing them.
Red Eye Red Eye (2005) Character: Airline Passenger (uncredited)
An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. If she refuses to cooperate, her own father will be killed. As the miles tick by, she's in a race against time to find a way to warn the potential victims before it's too late.
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) Character: (archive footage)
THE AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE VAULT is a 2-disc, 500-minute odyssey that collects eight feature-length VHS mixtapes from the crackpots at AGFA—including two that have only ever been available theatrically.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) Character: Wes Craven
When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travels to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.
Paris, je t'aime Paris, je t'aime (2006) Character: La victime de la vampire (Quartier de la Madeleine)
Olivier Assayas, Gus Van Sant, Wes Craven and Alfonso Cuaron are among the 20 distinguished directors who contribute to this collection of 18 stories, each exploring a different aspect of Parisian life. The colourful characters in this drama include a pair of mimes, a husband trying to choose between his wife and his lover, and a married man who turns to a prostitute for advice.
Body Bags Body Bags (1993) Character: Pasty Faced Man
A horror anthology containing three stories: a female college student working a graveyard shift is terrorized by a serial killer; a hair transplant goes horribly wrong; and a baseball player loses an eye and gets a new one from a recently executed murderer.
Scream Scream (1996) Character: Fred the Janitor (uncredited)
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
Tales from the Crapper Tales from the Crapper (2004) Character: Party Goer (uncredited)
The Crapkeeper hosts two stories combining highbrow entertainment with kung fu action, alien adventure and vampire lesbian sex.
Celluloid Crime of the Century Celluloid Crime of the Century (2003) Character: Self
40-minute documentary on the making of Wes Craven's 1972 classic, The Last House on the Left.
It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' (2002) Character: Self
Produced for the 30th anniversary of the film's theatrical release, this documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a film about brutal murder and even more brutal revenge that has become one of the classics of the modern horror genre. Includes interviews with the cast and crew, including director Wes Craven, who relates some of the difficulties he had getting the film finished and released.
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1 AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1 (2020) Character: Self
Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1 is a brand new compilation of the most electrifying found footage mayhem that you’ll see this week. For our kick-off tape, we’ve curated an hour-long joyride through the hallowed halls of “behind the scenes” horror. Our team has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support during these difficult times. So this is our way of saying thanks! The price is set at 99 cents, which is the lowest possible option that Vimeo offers. We want everyone to be able to enjoy this. But if you’re able to donate more to our non-profit mission, there’s also an option to pay what you want. Thank you for your continued support, and remember: “DIDN’T YOU USED TO BE SATAN?”
Welcome to Hollywood Welcome to Hollywood (2000) Character: Wes Craven
A film director decides to chart the course of a young actor as he tries to make it in Hollywood...
Scream 3 Scream 3 (2000) Character: Man with Video Camera on Studio Tour (uncredited)
As bodies begin dropping around the Hollywood set of STAB 3, the third film based on the gruesome Woodsboro killings, Sidney and other survivors are once again terrorized by another Ghostface killer.
Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out (2002) Character: Undead Cowboy (uncredited)
Excerpts from an unfinished 1976 zombie-western anthology film by Wes Craven, in the style popularized by Amicus films, which were given an official home video release with The Last House on the Left, and placed in sections of an American version of the Italian film, Zombi Holocaust.
Scream 4 Scream 4 (2011) Character: Coroner (uncredited)
Ten years after the original Woodsboro murders, one of the survivors returns home to promote their new book about surviving trauma, only for a new Ghostface killer to emerge, targeting a new group of teens.
Trespassing Bergman Trespassing Bergman (2013) Character: Self
In the sixties, Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) built a house on the remote island of Fårö, located in the Baltic Sea, and left Stockholm to live there. When he died, the house was preserved. A group of very special film buffs, came from all over the world, travel to Fårö in search of the genius and his legacy. (An abridged version of Bergman's Video, 2012.)
The House That Freddy Built The House That Freddy Built (2006) Character: Self
How “A Nightmare on Elm Street” launched New Line Cinema and their legacy of horror films.
Ban the Sadist Videos! Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005) Character: Self
An in-depth analysis of the "Video Nasty" scandal of the early 1980s in Britain.
Scream: The Inside Story Scream: The Inside Story (2011) Character: Self
In 1996, the horror master Wes Craven unleashed Scream, a slasher movie aimed at a whole new generation of teenage movie-goers.
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) Character: Self
For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008) Character: Self
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX. Written by Kevin VanHook
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis (2020) Character: Self
Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS is a brand new compilation of the most electrifying found footage mayhem that you’ll see this week. For our third tape, we’re diving into the most controversial, hotly debated topic of all time: HORROR SEQUELS! Thank you for your generous support during these difficult times. And remember: “This makes Guns N’ Roses look like THE BRADY BUNCH.”
Shadow Zone: The Undead Express Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (1996) Character: Counsellor
A teen obsessed with horror films befriends a vampire who leads him to a whole coven of vampires that hide beneath the New York subways.
Welcome to Primetime Welcome to Primetime (1999) Character: Self
A documentary about the Nightmare on Elm Street series.
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A. AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A. (2020) Character: (archive footage)
Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #2: LATER IN L.A. is a brand new compilation of the most electrifying found footage mayhem that you’ll see this week. For our second tape, we’ve returned to the hallowed halls of “behind the scenes” horror for another hour-long joyride of F-U-N. Thank you for your incredible support during these difficult times. And remember: “Do what your spirit tells you.”
Masters of Horror Masters of Horror (2002) Character: Self
Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interviews with the directors, behind the scenes footage and clips from popular horror films, and hosted by Bruce Campbell, star of The Evil Dead (1981).
I Am Nancy I Am Nancy (2011) Character: Self
A look at Heather Langenkamp's unique experience playing Wes Craven's legendary teen heroine Nancy Thompson. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Heather asks the burning question: "Why Freddymania, and not Nancymania?" After personally experiencing the Freddy Krueger marketing craze, the rise of horror convention fandom and the phenomenon of eight Nightmare On Elm Street films, Heather reflects on the relevance of heroes in this modern age of monster lovers.
New Nightmare New Nightmare (1994) Character: Self
A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?
Scream 2 Scream 2 (1997) Character: Doctor (uncredited)
Two years after the Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life while someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.
Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (2006) Character: Self
The saga behind this modern horror classic. Featuring Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss and many more.
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) Character: Self
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
Becoming a Werewolf Becoming a Werewolf (2005) Character: Wes Craven
A short mockumentary featuring actor Jesse Eisenberg as he deliberately gets bitten by a werewolf to give make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero reference to design realistic make-up effects for Wes Craven's Cursed (2005).
The American Nightmare The American Nightmare (2000) Character: Self
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
Diary of the Dead Diary of the Dead (2007) Character: Newsreader (voice) (uncredited)
A group of young filmmakers encounter real zombies while filming a horror movie of their own.
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective (2011) Character: Self
A year in the making, Still Screaming is the definitive documentary on the making of the iconic Scream movies. Dive into the fascinating success story of the classic trilogy with on-set footage and photos, and dozens of brand new interviews with cast and crew from all the films including Wes Craven, Neve Campbell, Liev Schreiber, Henry Winkler, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Laurie Metcalf, Parker Posey, Scott Foley and many others. Written and Directed by Ryan Turek and Produced by Anthony Masi.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) Character: Self
This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.
The Making of 'Scream 4' The Making of 'Scream 4' (2011) Character: Self
The cast and crew of Scream 4 discuss the making of the movie.
The Tripper The Tripper (2006) Character: Hippie (uncredited)
A Ronald Reagan-obsessed serial killer targets a bunch of hippies who are heading to a weekend-long concert.
It Happened in Hollywood It Happened in Hollywood (1973) Character: Kings Litter Bearer
Felicity Split decided to make a career in the porno movie business. But it's a long way to get anywhere and she has to use all her assets to convince the producers of her talent.
The Fireworks Woman The Fireworks Woman (1975) Character: Nicholas Burns / The Fireworks Man (uncredited)
Angela is haunted by guilt for the morbid bond with her brother Peter, who is destined to be a priest. In an attempt to free herself from this passion, she embarks on a descent into the infernal rounds of erotic love.
Sweet Cakes Sweet Cakes (1976) Character: Photographer (uncredited)
Interviewer Jennifer Fox speaks with a publisher of an erotic magazine - he talks about various events that he photographed.



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