Wesley Earl “Wes” Craven — a Horror movie genius.

Remember in 1977 when The Hills Have Eyes came out in theaters? Or what about watching Johnny Depp star in The Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984? These are just some of the classic horror movies that Wes Craven directed himself.

Wes Craven was born On August 3, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to Caroline and Paul Eugene Craven. He earned an undergraduate degree in English and Psychology from Wheaton College in Illinois and a master's degree in Philosophy and Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Wes Craven’s first featured film that he directed himself was the 1972 version of Last House on the Left. Horror movie killers like Freddy Krueger, or even Ghost face all were a part of the Craven franchise. One of the most iconic actor got his first major acting role that Mr. Craven directed, that actor was Johnny Depp. Many of us remember Depp as Edward Scissorhands, or Willy Wonka but it all started when he played Glen Lantz mainly known for getting sucked through the bed during his murder scene. Not only did Craven bring us Kruger to the big screen he also brought us our favorite serial killer Ghost face. Scream made its debut on the screen in 1996 which starred Neve Campbell and David Arquette. Wes Craven worked with Kevin Williamson the writer of scream to make this movie successful. Craven himself had a little cameo role as Fred the Janitor in Scream. Craven also produced Scream the tv series at the time of his death. Wes Craven passed away on August 30, 2015 at his home in Los Angeles after battling with brain cancer. His legacy is lived on through his two children Jonathan and Jessica Craven. Till this day people still watch his movies especially at Halloween. Even though he is gone his legacy and his filmography will live forever.