NYR2711 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Wes Craven, the famed maestro of horror known for the Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream franchises, died Sunday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 76. Craven, whose iconic Freddy Krueger character horrified viewers for years, died at his home in Los Angeles, his family announced. Survivors include his wife, producer and former Disney Studios vice president Iya Labunka. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wes-craven-horror-maestro-dies-818806 -- RIP Wes Craven, a true genius in horror. My favirite horror mkvies are A Nightmare on Elm Street. His family said he died from brain cancer. This is a huge loss for the horror genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnydollaz18 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The Master of Horror, may he RIP. One of my favorite directors and creators of all-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 He was the mastermind behind the Scream and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises. Also one of the scariest movies from my childhood — The People Under the Stairs. RIP, Wes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Don't forget "The Hills Have Eyes" and "The LAst House on the Left" as well. He was a pure horror genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnydollaz18 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 He will be missed, especially by me, horror is, and always will be, my favorite genre. Freddy Krueger used to scare the shit out of me as a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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