Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Director, Producer, Writer

Fecha de nacimiento: 2 de agosto de 1939. Lugar de nacimiento: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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 edited. Craven reinvented the youth horror genre again in 1984 with the classic A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), a film he wrote and directed. And though he did not direct any of its five sequels, he deconstructed the genre a decade later, writing and directing the audacious New Nightmare (1994), which was nominated as Best Feature at the 1995 Independent Spirit Awards, and introduced the concept of self-reflexive genre films to the world. In 1996 Craven reached a new level of success with the release of Scream (1996). The film, which sparked the phenomenal trilogy, was the winner of MTV's 1996 Best Movie Award and grossed more than $100 million domestically, as did Scream 2 (1997). Between Scream 2 and Scream 3 (2000), Craven, offered the opportunity to direct a non-genre film for Miramax, helmed Music of the Heart (1999), a film that earned Meryl Streep an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. That same year, in the midst of directing, Craven completed his first novel, "The Fountain Society," published by Simon & Shuster. Recent works include the 2005 psychological thriller Red Eye (2005), and a short rom-com segment for the ensemble product, Paris, Je T'aime (2006). In later years, Craven also produced remakes of two of his earlier films for his genre fans, The Hills Have Eyes (2006) and The Last House on the Left (2009). Craven has always had an eye for discovering fresh talent, something that contributes to the success of his films. While casting A Nightmare on Elm Street, Craven discovered the then unknown Johnny Depp. Craven later cast Sharon Stone in her first starring role for his film Deadly Blessing. He even gave Bruce Willis his first featured role in an episode of TV's mid-80's edition of The Twilight Zone. In My Soul to Take (2010), Craven once again brought together a cast of up-and-coming young teens, including Max Thieriot, in whom he saw the spark of stardom. The film marked Craven's first collaboration with wife and producer Iya Labunka, who also produced with him the highly anticipated production of Scream 4. Craven's Scream 4 (2011) reunited the director with Dimension Films and Kevin Williamson, as well as with stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, to re-boot the beloved franchise. Craven again exhibited his knack for spotting important talent, with a cast of young actors bringing us a totally new breed of Woodsboro high schoolers, including Emma Robert and Hayden Pannetierre.

Títulos principales

  • Nightmare On Elm Street Uncut (1984)
  • Scream
  • Boston Legal Season 5
  • Bride Of Boogedy
  • Castle - Season 1
  • Paris, je t'aime
  • Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back
  • Music Of My Heart (Duet)
  • Vuelo Nocturno
  • The Serpent and the Rainbow
  • Scream 2
  • The Hills Have Eyes
  • Scream 4
  • Body Bags
  • The Last House On The Left (Unrated)
  • Scream 3
  • Deadly Friend
  • George Romero's Diary of the Dead
  • Deadly Blessing
  • Summer of Fear

Filmografía

  • 2011
    Scream 4
  • 2010
    My Soul To Take
  • 2009
    Castle - Season 1
  • 2007
    George Romero's Diary of the Dead
  • 2006
    Paris, je t'aime
  • 2005
    Cursed
  • Vuelo Nocturno
  • 2004
    Boston Legal Season 5
  • Tales From the Crapper
  • 2001
    Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back
  • 2000
    Scream 3
  • 1999
    Music Of My Heart (Duet)
  • 1997
    Scream 2
  • 1996
    Scream
  • 1995
    Un Vampiro suelto en New York
  • 1993
    Body Bags
  • 1991
    LIVE PD: Rap Sheet Season 1
  • 1989
    Shocker
  • 1988
    The Serpent and the Rainbow
  • 1986
    Deadly Friend
  • 1985
    Chiller
  • 1984
    Invitation to Hell
  • Nightmare On Elm Street Uncut (1984)
  • The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
  • 1982
    Swamp Thing
  • 1981
    Deadly Blessing
  • 1978
    Summer of Fear
  • 1977
    The Hills Have Eyes
  • 1972
    The Last House On The Left (Unrated)
  • 1954
    Bride Of Boogedy

Conexiones

  • Robert Englund

    Robert Englund

  • Heather Langenkamp

    Heather Langenkamp

  • David Hess

    David Hess

  • Robert Shaye

    Robert Shaye

  • Lisa Beach

    Lisa Beach

Géneros

  • Thriller
  • Fantasy
  • Action & Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Romance
  • Music Videos & Concerts
  • Children & Family
  • Science Fiction