Wes Craven

Wesley Earl "Wes" Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was a prolific and influential American film director, writer, producer, and occasional actor known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, and particularly in the teen slasher subgenre. Among his best-known works are such landmark films as "The Last House on the Left" (1972), "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977), "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) and the "Scream" series (1996–2011).

Wes Craven is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Trespassing Bergman (2013), Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective (2011), Scream: The Inside Story (2011), Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010), Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005), The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004), The American Nightmare (2000), Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994). The recorded credits span 1984 to 2022, including 26 movies and 6 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.