Wes Craven

The Profile

Wesley Earl Craven (1939–2015) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for landmark horror films including The Last House on the Left, A Nightmare On Elm Street and Scream.

Creator/director associated with the Freddy Krueger character and A Nightmare On Elm Street (released by New Line in 1984, featuring a very young Johnny Depp). Born January 2, 1939; died August 30, 2015.

The available review praises A Nightmare On Elm Street for its inspired direction, the creation of Freddy Krueger, and a classic soundtrack. It highlights the film's dream/parallel-reality concept and recommends the digipack home-video release with extras. The reviewer notes Johnny Depp's early appearance.