IMDb > Wes Craven
Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage board
Filmographies
categorizedby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards titles for saleby genre by keyword power search credited with tv schedule
Biographical
biography other works publicity contact photo gallery resume NewsDeskmessage board
External Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clips

Wes Craven More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 23 | slideshow | add photos) Videos (see all 37)
The Last House on the Left (2009) -- Clip; Emma pretends to seduce Francis
The Last House on the Left (2009) -- Interview: Wes Craven "On trusting Dennnis to create his own vision"
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) -- A re-imagining of the horror icon Freddy Krueger, a serial-killer who wields a glove with four blades embedded in the fingers and kills people in their dreams, resulting in their real death in reality.
The Last House on the Left (2009) -- Clip: Emma shows her visitors to the guest house
The Last House on the Left (2009) -- Clip: Krug refuses to let Mari and Paige go free

Overview

Contact:
View agent and company contact info on IMDbPro.
Mini Biography:
Wes was born in Cleveland in 1939 and raised in a Baptist family. After... more
Trivia:
Developed the "evil house" premise for the computer game "Wes Craven's... more
STARmeter: ?
Down 30% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
9 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(930 articles)
New Sneak Peek to 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Leaked
 (From Aceshowbiz. 6 January 2010, 1:47 AM, PST)

New footage from A Nightmare On Elm Street 2010
 (From Fangoria. 6 January 2010, 1:21 AM, PST)


Filmography

In Development: What's this?
  1. Ambrose Fountain (details only on IMDbPro)
  2. Sunflower (details only on IMDbPro)
  3. The Waiting (details only on IMDbPro)
Director:
  1. My Soul to Take (2010) (completed)
    ... aka My Soul to Take (USA: copyright title)

  2. Paris, je t'aime (2006) (segment "Père-Lachaise")
    ... aka Paris, I Love You (Hong Kong: English title) (International: English title)
    ... aka Paris, je t'aime (UK) (USA)
  3. Red Eye (2005)
  4. Cursed (2005)
    ... aka Verflucht (Germany)
    ... aka Wes Craven's Cursed (USA: complete title)
  5. Scream 3 (2000)

  6. Music of the Heart (1999)
  7. Scream 2 (1997)
  8. Scream (1996/I)
  9. Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)
    ... aka Wes Craven's Vampire In Brooklyn (USA: complete title)
  10. New Nightmare (1994)
    ... aka Wes Craven's New Nightmare (USA: complete title)
  11. "Nightmare Cafe" (1992) TV series (unknown episodes)
  12. The People Under the Stairs (1991)
    ... aka Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs
  13. Night Visions (1990) (TV)
    ... aka Chameleon Blue (USA: alternative title)

  14. Shocker (1989)
    ... aka Shocker: No More Mr. Nice Guy (USA: alternative title)
  15. The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)
    ... aka The Wes Craven's Serpent and the Rainbow (Australia)
  16. "The Twilight Zone" (5 episodes, 1985-1986)
    ... aka The New Twilight Zone (Australia)
        - The Road Less Travelled (1986) TV episode
        - Her Pilgrim Soul/I of Newton (1985) TV episode (segment "Her Pilgrim Soul")
        - Act Break/The Burning Man/Dealer's Choice (1985) TV episode (segment "Dealer's Choice")
        - Wordplay/Dreams for Sale/Chameleon (1985) TV episode (segment "Chameleon") (segment "Wordplay")
        - Shatterday/A Little Peace and Quiet (1985) TV episode (segment "A Little Peace and Quiet") (segment "Shatterday")
  17. Deadly Friend (1986)
  18. Casebusters (1986) (TV)
  19. The Hills Have Eyes Part II (1985)
    ... aka The Hills Have Eyes Part 2 (USA: video box title)
  20. Chiller (1985) (TV)
    ... aka Wes Craven's Chiller (USA: video box title)
  21. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
  22. Invitation to Hell (1984) (TV)
  23. Swamp Thing (1982)
  24. Deadly Blessing (1981)

  25. The Evolution of Snuff (1978)
    ... aka Confessions of a Blue Movie Star
    ... aka Snuff (West Germany)
  26. Stranger in Our House (1978) (TV)
    ... aka Summer of Fear (Europe: English title)
  27. The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
    ... aka Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes (USA: LD title)
  28. The Last House on the Left (1972)
    ... aka Grim Company (USA: 16mm release title)
    ... aka Krug and Company (Australia: video title)
    ... aka Last House on the Left (USA: alternative title)
Writer:
  1. A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) (post-production) (characters)
  2. My Soul to Take (2010) (completed) (written by)
    ... aka My Soul to Take (USA: copyright title)

  3. The Last House on the Left (2009) (earlier film)
  4. The Hills Have Eyes II (2007) (characters) (written by)
    ... aka The Hills Have Eyes 2 (Australia)
  5. Pulse (2006/I) (screenplay)
  6. Paris, je t'aime (2006) (segment "Père-Lachaise")
    ... aka Paris, I Love You (Hong Kong: English title) (International: English title)
    ... aka Paris, je t'aime (UK) (USA)
  7. The Hills Have Eyes (2006) (1977 film)
  8. Freddy VS Ghostbusters (2004) (character) (uncredited)
  9. Freddy vs. Jason (2003) (characters)
    ... aka Freddy contre Jason (Canada: French title)
    ... aka FvJ (USA: informal short title)

  10. New Nightmare (1994) (characters) (written by)
    ... aka Wes Craven's New Nightmare (USA: complete title)
  11. "Nightmare Cafe" (1992) TV series (unknown episodes)
  12. The People Under the Stairs (1991) (written by)
    ... aka Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs
  13. Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) (characters)
    ... aka A Nightmare on Elm Street 6: Freddy's Dead - The Final Nightmare (Australia: DVD box title)
    ... aka A Nightmare on Elm Street 6: The Dream Lover (USA: alternative title)
  14. Night Visions (1990) (TV) (written by)
    ... aka Chameleon Blue (USA: alternative title)

  15. Shocker (1989) (written by)
    ... aka Shocker: No More Mr. Nice Guy (USA: alternative title)
  16. "The People Next Door" (1 episode, 1989)
        - I Do, I Do (1989) TV episode (story)
  17. A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989) (characters)
    ... aka A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (USA: poster title)
    ... aka Nightmare on Elm Street 5 (Philippines: English title)
  18. "Freddy's Nightmares" (1988) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Freddy's Nightmares: A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series
  19. A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) (character)
  20. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) (characters) (screenplay) (story)
    ... aka A Nightmare on Elm Street Part III (USA: closing credits title)
  21. A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) (characters)
    ... aka A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (Australia)
    ... aka A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2 (USA: closing credits title)
  22. The Hills Have Eyes Part II (1985) (writer)
    ... aka The Hills Have Eyes Part 2 (USA: video box title)
  23. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) (written by)
  24. Swamp Thing (1982) (writer)
  25. Deadly Blessing (1981) (screenplay)

  26. The Evolution of Snuff (1978) (writer)
    ... aka Confessions of a Blue Movie Star
    ... aka Snuff (West Germany)
  27. The Hills Have Eyes (1977) (writer)
    ... aka Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes (USA: LD title)
  28. The Last House on the Left (1972) (writer)
    ... aka Grim Company (USA: 16mm release title)
    ... aka Krug and Company (Australia: video title)
    ... aka Last House on the Left (USA: alternative title)
Producer:
  1. My Soul to Take (2010) (completed) (producer)
    ... aka My Soul to Take (USA: copyright title)

  2. The Last House on the Left (2009) (producer)
  3. The Hills Have Eyes II (2007) (producer)
    ... aka The Hills Have Eyes 2 (Australia)
  4. The Breed (2006) (executive producer)
  5. The Hills Have Eyes (2006) (producer)
  6. Feast (2005) (executive producer)
  7. They Shoot Divas, Don't They? (2002) (TV) (executive producer)
  8. Dracula 2000 (2000) (executive producer)
    ... aka Dracula 2001 (UK)
    ... aka Wes Craven Presents Dracula 2000 (USA: complete title)

  9. Don't Look Down (1998) (TV) (executive producer)
    ... aka Wes Craven Presents Don't Look Down (USA: complete title)
  10. Carnival of Souls (1998) (executive producer)
    ... aka Wes Craven Presents 'Carnival of Souls'
  11. Hollyweird (1998) (TV) (executive producer)
  12. Wishmaster (1997) (executive producer)
    ... aka Wes Craven's Wishmaster
  13. The Outpost (1995/I) (executive producer)
    ... aka Mind Ripper
    ... aka Wes Craven Presents Mind Ripper
    ... aka Wes Craven's 'The Mindripper'
  14. New Nightmare (1994) (executive producer)
    ... aka Wes Craven's New Nightmare (USA: complete title)
  15. Laurel Canyon (1993) (TV) (executive producer)
  16. "Nightmare Cafe" (1992) TV series (executive producer) (unknown episodes, 1992)
  17. The People Under the Stairs (1991) (executive producer)
    ... aka Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs
  18. Night Visions (1990) (TV) (executive producer)
    ... aka Chameleon Blue (USA: alternative title)

  19. Shocker (1989) (executive producer)
    ... aka Shocker: No More Mr. Nice Guy (USA: alternative title)
  20. "The People Next Door" (1989) TV series (consulting producer) (unknown episodes)
  21. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) (executive producer)
    ... aka A Nightmare on Elm Street Part III (USA: closing credits title)
  22. Kent State (1981) (TV) (producer)

  23. Together (1971) (associate producer)
    ... aka Sensual Paradise (UK)
Actor:
  1. Diary of the Dead (2007) (voice) (uncredited) .... Newsreader
    ... aka George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (USA: complete title)
  2. Paris, je t'aime (2006) (uncredited) .... The Vampire's Victim (segment "Quartier de la Madeleine")
    ... aka Paris, I Love You (Hong Kong: English title) (International: English title)
    ... aka Paris, je t'aime (UK) (USA)
  3. Red Eye (2005) (uncredited) .... Airline Passenger
  4. "Stark Raving Mad" .... Terrance Sterling (1 episode, 2000)
        - The Pigeon (2000) TV episode .... Terrance Sterling
  5. Scream 3 (2000) (uncredited) .... Man with Video Camera on Studio Tour

  6. Scream 2 (1997) (uncredited) .... Doctor
  7. Scream (1996/I) (uncredited) .... Fred the Janitor
  8. Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (1996) (TV) .... Counsellor
  9. The Fear (1995) .... Dr. Arnold
  10. Body Bags (1993) (TV) .... Pasty Faced Man
    ... aka John Carpenter Presents 'Body Bags'
    ... aka John Carpenter Presents 'Mind Games' (USA: cable TV title)

  11. Shocker (1989) .... Man Neighbor
    ... aka Shocker: No More Mr. Nice Guy (USA: alternative title)
  12. "The Twilight Zone" .... Caged Man #1 (segment "Children's Zoo") (1 episode, 1985)
    ... aka The New Twilight Zone (Australia)
        - Healer/Children's Zoo/Kentucky Rye (1985) TV episode .... Caged Man #1 (segment "Children's Zoo")

  13. Sweet Cakes (1976) (uncredited) .... The Photographer
  14. The Fireworks Woman (1975) (uncredited) .... Nicholas Burns
    ... aka Angela Is the Fireworks Woman (USA: video title)
    ... aka Angela, The Fireworks Woman (USA: promotional title)
  15. It Happened in Hollywood (1973) .... King's Litter Bearer
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Dracula III: Legacy (2005) (V) (presenter)
  2. Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes' (2003) (V) (photos)
  3. Dracula II: Ascension (2003) (V) (presenter)
    ... aka Wes Craven Presents Dracula II: Ascension (USA: video title)
  4. They (2002) (presenter)
    ... aka Wes Craven Presents: They (USA: complete title)
  5. Dracula 2000 (2000) (presenter)
    ... aka Dracula 2001 (UK)
    ... aka Wes Craven Presents Dracula 2000 (USA: complete title)

  6. Bloodfist II (1990) (advisor)
    ... aka Bloodfist 2 (Australia: DVD box title)
Editor:
  1. The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
    ... aka Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes (USA: LD title)
  2. The Carhops (1975)
    ... aka California Drive-In Girls (UK: video title)
    ... aka Kitty Can't Help It
  3. It Happened in Hollywood (1973)
  4. The Last House on the Left (1972)
    ... aka Grim Company (USA: 16mm release title)
    ... aka Krug and Company (Australia: video title)
    ... aka Last House on the Left (USA: alternative title)
Cinematographer:
  1. The Evolution of Snuff (1978)
    ... aka Confessions of a Blue Movie Star
    ... aka Snuff (West Germany)
Thanks:
  1. "Assorted Nightmares: Janitor" (special thanks) (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode #1.1 (2008) TV episode (special thanks)
  2. Creature Story (2008) (special thanks)
  3. Diary of the Dead (2007) (very special thanks)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (USA: complete title)
  4. Freddy vs. The Mask (2007) (V) (special acknowledgment)
    ... aka FvtM (UK: promotional abbreviation)
  5. Zombie Prom (2006) (special thanks)

  6. "The Directors" (acknowledgment: stills and clips provided by) (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Films of Wes Craven (1999) TV episode (acknowledgment: stills and clips provided by)
  7. Welcome to Hollywood (1998) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. Brides of Horror (2010) (filming) .... Himself
  2. Lucas Booth: Journey to Unknown (2009) (V) (completed) .... Himself

  3. "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Directing 4 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  4. Inside the Cinema (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  5. "The Movie Loft" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 1 July 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  6. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2007-2009)
        - Episode dated 11 March 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 1 May 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  7. Scream Awards 2008 (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  8. Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  9. Science of Horror (2008) .... Himself
  10. The Hills Have Eyes 2: Mutant Attacks (2007) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Mutant Attacks (USA: alternative title)
  11. Exploring the Hills: The Making of 'The Hills Have Eyes 2' (2007) (V) .... Himself
  12. "On the Lot" .... Himself - Judge (1 episode, 2007)
        - 14 Cut to 13 & 13 Directors Compete (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Judge
  13. "Life After Film School" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Wes Craven (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
        - Episode dated 20 March 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  15. "Fear Files" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Zombies (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  16. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) .... Himself
  17. Never Sleep Again: The Making of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (2006) (V) .... Himself
  18. Night Terrors (2006) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares (USA: DVD box title)
  19. The House That Freddy Built (2006) (V) .... Himself
  20. Surviving the Hills: Making of 'The Hills Have Eyes' (2006) (V) .... Himself
  21. "Boston Legal" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Spring Fever (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  22. "HypaSpace" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka HypaSpace Daily (Canada: English title: long title)
    ... aka HypaSpace Weekly (Canada: English title: long title)
        - Episode #5.49 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  23. Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005) (V) .... Himself
  24. "Magacine" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 23 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  25. "HARDtalk Extra" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Wes Craven (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  26. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode #1.132 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  27. Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) (V)
  28. "Project Greenlight 3" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Breech (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  29. Inside Deep Throat (2005) .... Himself
  30. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Johnny Depp: Under His Skin (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  31. "The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" (2004) TV mini-series .... Himself
  32. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) .... Himself
  33. Super Secret Movie Rules: Slashers (2004) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka SSMR: Slashers (USA: short title)
  34. The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  35. Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes' (2003) (V) .... Himself
  36. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka AFI's 100 Years, 100 Heroes & Villains: America's Greatest Screen Characters (USA: complete title)
  37. Celluloid Crime of the Century (2003) (V) .... Himself
  38. Masters of Horror (2002) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Boogeymen II: Masters of Horror (USA: new title)
  39. It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' (2002) (V) .... Himself
  40. "Hollywood, Inc." .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Shut It Down (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  41. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Scream (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  42. "Great Books" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Poe's Tales of Terror (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  43. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) .... Himself
  44. "The Chris Isaak Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Storytime (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  45. The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  46. "Exposure" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Episode #1.19 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  47. Behind the 'Scream' (2000) (V) .... Himself
  48. The American Nightmare (2000) .... Himself

  49. Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Dial H Hitchcock: The Genius Behind the Showman
    ... aka Dial H for Hitchcock (Canada: English title)
  50. Welcome to Primetime (1999) (V) .... Himself
  51. "The Directors" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Films of Wes Craven (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  52. Welcome to Hollywood (1998) .... Himself
  53. Unmasking the Horror (1998) (V) .... Himself
  54. "A-Z of Horror" (1997) TV mini-series .... Himself
    ... aka Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror (UK: complete title)
  55. "The Daily Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka Jon Stewart (Australia)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
        - Episode dated 12 December 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  56. The Anatomy of Horror (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  57. New Nightmare (1994) .... Himself
    ... aka Wes Craven's New Nightmare (USA: complete title)
  58. Night of the Living Dead: 25th Anniversary Documentary (1993) (V) .... Himself
  59. Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV) .... Himself
  60. Fear in the Dark (1991) (TV) .... Himself

  61. Gorgon Video Magazine (1989) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Stuart S. Shapiro's Gorgon Video Magazine (USA: informal English alternative title)
  62. Stephen King's World of Horror (1986) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka This Is Horror (USA: rerun title)
  63. Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) (V) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "20 to 1"
        - Memorable Movie Characters (2006) TV episode .... Himself


Additional Details

Other Works:
Novel "The Fountain Society" (1999) more
Publicity Listings:
2 Print Biographies | 14 Interviews | 4 Articles more

Message Boards

Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for Wes Craven
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Top 5 Wes Craven's best movies kakihara83
Last house on the left is soooo underrated miguelito781
Wes Craven's career R.I.P. stikfigure1
future masters of horror chris_mah10
25/8 name change dakota_a_thomas-2
Need help finding this movie. tslee
more
Find where Wes Craven is credited alongside another name
Wes Craven &  
You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.
With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.
Click here to add your resume and/or your photos to IMDb.