Wes Craven was an american film director, producer, writer and actor best know for his production of slasher films such as A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) which included the character Freddy Krueger and Scream (1996-2011).
Wes Craven had a specific theory to do with horror film scenes and how they pan out. He says that horrors are most effective in stereotypically safe places, such as hospitals, family homes, and schools.
He also provides his films with an absence of authority, meaning people that can usually help, are typically not around to provide help for the situation, for example police or parents.
Wes Craven had a specific theory to do with horror film scenes and how they pan out. He says that horrors are most effective in stereotypically safe places, such as hospitals, family homes, and schools.
He also provides his films with an absence of authority, meaning people that can usually help, are typically not around to provide help for the situation, for example police or parents.
Here is a classic example of Craven using a secure place for the victim when actually, its also a place of danger. This twisted theme gives the film a uncertain edge to it when considering safe places or places of danger, this leaves the audience uneasy throughout the film, especially considering the fact the audience and character cannot tell the difference being dreaming and being awake.
Other films directed by Craven are:
Other films directed by Craven are: