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"Horror films don't create fear. They release it."
Wesley Earl
Craven (born August 2, 1939) is an American film director, producer and writer, and is the creator of many iconic and genre-defining horror films. He is probably best known for his creation of Freddy Krueger, the dream-haunting villain introduced in
A Nightmare on Elm Street. He also found great success a decade later with the movie
Scream, a
deconstruction of the
slasher sub-genre that launched a
slew of late 90's imitation horror films.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Craven was raised by a Baptist family and was reportedly a target for bullies (including one with
the same name as his most famous creation). After leaving home, he gained an education in English Literature, Psychology, and Writing; he then married, and started a family. His marriage ended after five years, and his children left with his ex-wife. He moved to New York, and eventually directed
The Last House on the Left, followed five years later by
The Hills Have Eyes. The success of these movies made him a seminal name in horror cinema.
Additionally, he directed a lot of episodes of
The Twilight Zone in the 80's.
His personal website is located
here
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Common Tropes in Craven's Work Include:
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