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).
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Wes Craven Movies
Discover the best movies directed by Wes Craven. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Wes Craven films ranked by score.
1
Scream 4 (2011)
Horror
Mystery
Sidney Prescott has turned her trauma into a memoir and is back in Woodsboro on a book tour, hoping the town is finally behind her. It is not. A new...
Score
6.5
2
Red Eye (2005)
Mystery
Thriller
An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy...
Score
6.4
3
Scream 3 (2000)
Horror
Mystery
Sidney Prescott has gone into hiding, but Hollywood has other plans. When a new Ghostface begins picking off cast and crew during the production of Stab 3, the slasher franchise...
Score
6.0
4
Scream 2 (1997)
Horror
Mystery
Sidney Prescott thought college would mean a fresh start, two years removed from the Woodsboro nightmare that made her famous against her will. It does not. Someone in a Ghostface...
Score
6.5
5
Scream (1996)
Crime
Horror
Mystery
Sidney Prescott is still grieving her mother's brutal murder when a new killer arrives in Woodsboro, one who seems to know exactly which horror films she has seen. The attacks...
Score
7.4
6
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Horror
A specter of vengeance haunts the dreams of teenagers in a quiet suburb. Years earlier, angry vigilantes burned a child killer alive. Now Fred Krueger returns, invisible except in sleep,...
Score
7.3
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by Wes Craven?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Wes Craven are Scream 4, Red Eye, and Scream 3.
How many movies and TV shows has Wes Craven directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles directed by Wes Craven, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Wes Craven worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Wes Craven maintains a strong average user rating of 6.7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.