Wes Craven: The Art of Horror - Hardcover

Muir, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786405767 ISBN 13: 9780786405763

Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, 1998

Synopsis

Filmmaker Wes Craven has consistently and imaginatively scared movie audiences since the early 1970s. His films encompass a variety of styles, elements and themes, from the nihilistic existentialism of The Last House on the Left to the successful A Nightmare on Elm Street (which sent horror in a bold new direction), to the hallucinatory dreamscapes of The Serpent and the Rainbow. And in the nineties, Craven returned with the Scream films, which were simultaneously funny, clever and scary films that overturned the horror clichs of the eighties. The present work provides a history of Cravens film career since 1972, examining all the themes and techniques the filmmaker explored. For each film, a synopsis, cast and credits, historical context, and critical commentary are provided. Also covered in detail are Cravens forays into television, including movies such as Stranger in the House and work on such series as The New Twilight Zone.

About this title

Review:

"all the features, TV movies and TV episodes directed or executive produced by the man who created Freddie Krueger are here"--Psychotronic

Synopsis:

Overviews filmmaker Craven's career, then provides details on his 14 films from 1972 to 1997, his four television movies, his efforts as executive director, and his work for the television series The Twilight Zone and Nightmare Cafe. Includes a synopsis, cast and credits, historical context, and critical commentary. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0786405767
• ISBN 13: 9780786405763
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360