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).