Wes Craven
nació 02.08.1939
Cleveland, Ohio, Estados Unidos
murió 30.08.2015
(76 años)
Los Angeles, California, Estados Unidos
Biografía
Rising out of the mid-western suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, Wes Craven has become synonymous with genre bending and innovative horror, challenging audiences with his bold visions since the release of his first feature film, THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, which he wrote, directed, and edited in 1972. In the 38 years since that controversial film’s arrival, Craven has demonstrated that he is a filmmaker with heart, guts, humor – and an unbridled imagination expanding into films, television, and literature.
Craven’s career is marked with both creative and commercial milestones. Craven reinvented the youth horror genre again in 1984 with the classic A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, 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 WES CRAVEN’S NEW NIGHTMARE, 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. 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.
Between SCREAM 2 and SCREAM 3, 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 work includes Craven’s 2005 psychological thriller, RED EYE, starring Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy and Brian Cox. In 2006 Craven deftly wrote and directed a romantic comedy homage to Oscar Wilde featuring Emily Mortimer and Rufus Sewell as a segment in the French ensemble production, PARIS JE T’AIME. Over the last few years, Craven has 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.” Craven’s most recent film, MY SOUL TO TAKE (2010) once again brought together a cast of up-and-coming young teens in whom the director saw the spark of stardom, including Max Thieriot. The film marked Craven’s first collaboration with wife and producer Iya Labunka, who also produced SCREAM 4 with him.
The Weinstein Company
Director
Películas | |
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2011 |
Scream 4 |
2010 |
Almas condenadas |
2006 |
Paris, je t'aime |
2005 |
La maldición |
Vuelo nocturno |
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2000 |
Scream 3 |
1999 |
Música del corazón |
1997 |
Scream 2 |
1996 |
Scream. Vigila quién llama |
1995 |
Un vampiro suelto en Brooklyn |
1994 |
La nueva pesadilla de Wes Craven |
1991 |
El sótano del miedo |
1990 |
Night Visions (telepelícula) |
1989 |
Shocker, 100.000 voltios de terror |
1988 |
La serpiente y el arco iris |
1986 |
Amiga mortal |
Casebusters (telepelícula) |
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1985 |
Chiller (telepelícula) |
1984 |
Invitation to Hell (telepelícula) |
Pesadilla en Elm Street |
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The Hills Have Eyes Part II |
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1982 |
La cosa del pantano |
1981 |
Bendición mortal |
1978 |
Las dos caras de Julia (telepelícula) |
1977 |
Las colinas tienen ojos |
1975 |
The Fireworks Woman |
1972 |
La última casa a la izquierda |
Series | |
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1992 |
Nightmare Cafe |
1986 |
Más allá de los límites de la realidad |
The Road Less Travelled (S02E07) |
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1985 |
Más allá de los límites de la realidad |
Her Pilgrim Soul / I of Newton (S01E12) |
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Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice (S01E08) |
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Wordplay / Dreams for Sale / Chameleon (S01E02) |
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Shatterday / A Little Peace and Quiet (S01E01) |
Guionista
Películas | |
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2010 |
Almas condenadas |
2009 |
La última casa a la izquierda - guión original |
2007 |
El retorno de los malditos |
2006 |
Las colinas tienen ojos - guión original |
Paris, je t'aime |
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Pulse (Conexión) |
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1994 |
La nueva pesadilla de Wes Craven |
1991 |
El sótano del miedo |
1990 |
Night Visions (telepelícula) |
1989 |
Shocker, 100.000 voltios de terror |
1987 |
Pesadilla en Elm Street 3: Los guerreros del sueño |
1984 |
Pesadilla en Elm Street |
The Hills Have Eyes Part II |
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1982 |
La cosa del pantano |
1981 |
Bendición mortal |
1977 |
Las colinas tienen ojos |
1975 |
The Fireworks Woman |
1972 |
La última casa a la izquierda |
Series | |
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1992 |
Nightmare Cafe |
1989 |
The People Next Door |
Productor
Películas | |
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2011 |
Scream 4 |
2010 |
Almas condenadas |
2009 |
La última casa a la izquierda |
2007 |
El retorno de los malditos |
2006 |
Las colinas tienen ojos |
1995 |
The Outpost |
1981 |
Kent State (telepelícula) |
Actor
Películas | |
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2007 |
El diario de los muertos |
2006 |
Paris, je t'aime |
2001 |
Jay y Bob el silencioso contraatacan |
2000 |
Scream 3 |
1998 |
Welcome to Hollywood |
1997 |
Scream 2 |
1996 |
Scream. Vigila quién llama |
Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (telepelícula) |
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1995 |
The Fear |
1994 |
La nueva pesadilla de Wes Craven |
1993 |
Bolsa de cadáveres (telepelícula) |
1992 |
The Vault of Horror |
1989 |
Shocker, 100.000 voltios de terror |
1976 |
Sweet Cakes |
1975 |
The Fireworks Woman |
Series | |
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2013 |
Castle |
Scared to Death (S05E17) |
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2006 |
Boston Legal |
Spring Fever (S02E26) |
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1993 |
Great Books |
1985 |
Más allá de los límites de la realidad |
Healer / Children's Zoo / Kentucky Rye (S01E03) |
Montador
Películas | |
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1977 |
Las colinas tienen ojos |
1975 |
Kitty Can't Help It |
The Fireworks Woman |
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1973 |
It Happened in Hollywood |
1972 |
La última casa a la izquierda |
Invitado
Programas | |
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2016 |
The 88th Annual Academy Awards - arch. |
2010 |
Scream Awards 2010 |
2009 |
Inside the Cinema |
Post Mortem with Mick Garris |
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2006 |
Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition |
2003 |
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains |
1997 |
1997 MTV Movie Awards |
1996 |
El magacine |
Cinefotógrafo
Documental | |
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1978 |
Evolution of Snuff, The |
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