Craven, Wes, 1939-2015

February 18, 1998

34:53

Wes Craven Discuses His Hybrid of Horror and Satire.

Wes Craven, one of the foremost directors of horror films. His credits include "Last House on the Left," "The Hills Have Eyes," and "Nightmare on Elm Street." His latest film is "Scream 2" the sequel to his 1996 film "Scream." Both are horror films that poke fun at the genre.

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July 30, 1987

27:13

Reality, Dreams and Nightmares in Film

Wes Craven worked his way up in the film industry before unexpectedly getting the chance to direct The Last House on the Left. The movie was a controversial success, with its graphic portrayal of rape and murder. His newest movie about voodoo, The Serpent and the Rainbow, was filmed in Haiti.

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Wes Craven

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September 11, 1980

12:18

Wes Craven On Violence and Horror On-Screen.

Wes Craven discusses violence in motion pictures and his film "The Last House on the Left."

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Wes Craven Discuses His Hybrid of Horror and Satire.

Reality, Dreams and Nightmares in Film

Wes Craven On Violence and Horror On-Screen.

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