7.4
Movie
Directing
Wes Craven
- Born
- Died
- (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Credits
- 134 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
7.4
Movie
7.4
Movie
A Nightmare on Elm Street
6.5
Movie
Scream 2
6.5
Movie
Scream 4
6.0
Movie
Scream 3
6.7
Movie
Scream
6.5
Movie
The Hills Have Eyes
6.3
Movie
Terrifier
5.5
Movie
A Nightmare on Elm Street
6.1
Movie
Freddy vs. Jason
6.4
Movie
Red Eye
5.8
Movie
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
6.7
Movie
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
6.5
Movie
The Last House on the Left
6.3
Movie
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
5.9
Movie
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
5.6
Movie
The Hills Have Eyes 2
6.5
Movie
Wes Craven's New Nightmare
Acting credits 69
Crew credits 77
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The People Under the Stairs Film | Original Film Writer |
| TBA | Untitled A Nightmare on Elm Street Film Film | Original Film Writer, Characters |
| TBA | Freddy’s Back Film | Original Concept |
| 2023 | The Spot Film | Thanks |
| 2023 | Dylan’s New Nightmare Film | Characters |
| 2022 | Scream Film | In Memory Of |
| 2018 | Terrifier Film | In Memory Of |
| 2016 | Mortal Nightmare Film | Thanks |
| 2015 | The Girl in the Photographs Film | Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Scream: The TV Series TV | Executive Producer (16 ep) |
| 2011 | Scream 4 Film | Director, Producer |
| 2010 | My Soul to Take Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2010 | A Nightmare on Elm Street Film | Characters, Original Film Writer |
| 2009 | The Last House on the Left Film | Producer, Characters, Original Film Writer |
| 2007 | Diary of the Dead Film | Thanks |
| 2007 | The Hills Have Eyes 2 Film | Producer, Writer, Characters |
| 2006 | Pulse Film | Screenplay |
| 2006 | Paris Je T'aime Film | Director, Writer |
| 2006 | The Breed Film | Executive Producer |
| 2006 | The Hills Have Eyes Film | Producer, Characters, Original Film Writer |
| 2005 | Feast Film | Executive Producer |
| 2005 | Red Eye Film | Director |
| 2005 | Dracula III: Legacy Film | Presenter |
| 2005 | Cursed Film | Director |
| 2003 | Freddy vs. Jason Film | Characters |
| 2003 | Dracula II: Ascension Film | Presenter |
| 2002 | They Film | Presenter |
| 2002 | They Shoot Divas, Don't They? Film | Executive Producer |
| 2002 | Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out Film | Director |
| 2000 | Dracula 2000 Film | Executive Producer, Presenter |
| 2000 | Scream 3 Film | Director |
| 1999 | Music of the Heart Film | Director |
| 1998 | Don't Look Down Film | Executive Producer |
| 1998 | Carnival of Souls Film | Executive Producer |
| 1998 | Hollyweird Film | Executive Producer, Presenter |
| 1997 | Scream 2 Film | Director |
| 1997 | Wishmaster Film | Executive Producer |
| 1996 | Scream Film | Director |
| 1995 | Vampire in Brooklyn Film | Director |
| 1995 | Mind Ripper Film | Executive Producer |
| 1994 | Wes Craven's New Nightmare Film | Director, Writer, Characters, Executive Producer |
| 1993 | The Nightmare Begins Again Film | Characters, Creator |
| 1992 | Nightmare Cafe TV | Director, Producer, Creator (1 ep) |
| 1991 | The People Under the Stairs Film | Director, Writer, Executive Producer |
| 1991 | Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare Film | Characters |
| 1990 | Night Visions Film | Director, Executive Producer, Writer |
| 1990 | Bloodfist II Film | Other |
| 1989 | Shocker Film | Director, Executive Producer, Writer |
| 1989 | The People Next Door TV | Creator |
| 1989 | A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child Film | Characters |
| 1988 | It's a Miserable Life Film | Writer |
| 1988 | Freddy's Nightmares TV | Characters, Creator (44 ep) |
| 1988 | A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master Film | Characters |
| 1988 | The Serpent and the Rainbow Film | Director |
| 1987 | A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Film | Screenplay, Executive Producer, Characters, Story |
| 1986 | Deadly Friend Film | Director |
| 1986 | Casebusters Film | Director |
| 1985 | A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge Film | Characters |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 1985 | The Hills Have Eyes Part 2 Film | Director, Writer, Characters |