Direction: Wes Craven

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Wes Craven. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Paris, je t'aime

2006 · Movie · 119 min. · France

Direction Olivier Assayas · Frédéric Auburtin · Gérard Depardieu · Gurinder Chadha

Cast Natalie Portman · Fanny Ardant · Elijah Wood · Nick Nolte

Synopsis Paris, je t'aime (2006) presents a unique and enchanting portrait of the City of Lights, where love is omnipresent in its bustling cafés, iconic landmarks, and even the underground Metro. This cinematic journey invites viewers to experience Paris through the...

6.8

20K votes

6.8

20K votes

Direction Rod Serling · Paul Lynch · Peter Medak · Ryszard Bugajski

Cast William Atherton · Jenny Agutter · Martin Balsam · Jeffrey Tambor

Synopsis The Twilight Zone (TV Series) (1985) presents a diverse array of stories that span from lighthearted to somber, frequently infused with a sharp wit and an unpredictable twist. Each episode delves into the extraordinary, often blurring the lines between reality...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Heather Langenkamp · Robert Englund · Johnny Depp · John Saxon

Synopsis A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) follows the harrowing experiences of teenager Nancy Thompson and her circle of friends, who are plagued by eerily similar nightmares. In these dreams, they are relentlessly pursued by a disfigured man in a fedora,...

6.6

54K votes

6.6

54K votes

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Bill Pullman · Cathy Tyson · Zakes Mokae · Paul Winfield

Synopsis The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) follows Dennis, a skeptical Harvard anthropologist, who is enlisted by his former professor to work for a pharmaceutical company and delve into the mysterious world of Haitian folklore, specifically the legends surrounding zombies. His...

5.9

3K votes

5.9

3K votes

Scream

1996 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Neve Campbell · David Arquette · Courteney Cox · Matthew Lillard

Synopsis Scream (1996) follows a cunning and clever serial killer who targets the youth of a quiet town, exploiting their love for horror film tropes to execute his sinister plans. This gripping and meticulously crafted thriller is the brainchild of the...

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5.8

69K votes

5.8

69K votes

Music of the Heart

1999 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Meryl Streep · Aidan Quinn · Gloria Estefan · Angela Bassett

Synopsis Music of the Heart (1999) chronicles the genuine account of Roberta Guaspari, an educator who confronts the educational board in her endeavor to introduce underprivileged students in a Harlem school to the enchantment of music via the violin. Throughout her...

5.5

1K votes

5.5

1K votes

The Hills Have Eyes

1977 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Susan Lanier · Robert Houston · Martin Speer · Dee Wallace

Synopsis The Hills Have Eyes (1977) follows a family on a road trip to California whose journey takes a horrifying turn when their vehicle malfunctions in the desolate desert. Stranded and vulnerable, they face relentless assaults from a twisted, cannibalistic family...

5.5

4K votes

5.5

4K votes

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Sandra Peabody · Lucy Grantham · David Alexander Hess · Fred Lincoln

Synopsis The Last House on the Left (1972) follows the harrowing journey of two teenage girls, Mari Collingwood and Phyllis Stone, who attend a rock concert and encounter Junior Stillo while seeking marijuana. Junior leads them to his residence, where they...

5.4

4K votes

5.4

4K votes

Red Eye

2005 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Rachel McAdams · Cillian Murphy · Brian Cox · Jayma Mays

Synopsis Red Eye (2005) follows Lisa Reisert (Rachel McAdams), an individual with a strong aversion to flying, as she embarks on a night flight to Miami. However, the anxiety she experiences is not due to her fear of flying but rather...

5.4

10K votes

5.4

10K votes

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Brandon Quintin Adams · Everett McGill · Wendy Robie · A.J. Langer

Synopsis The People Under the Stairs (1991) follows the harrowing tale of a young boy named Fool and his two adult accomplices, Leroy and Spook, who embark on a daring burglary mission. Their target is a seemingly ordinary house, but little...

5.2

3K votes

5.2

3K votes

Scream 4

2011 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Neve Campbell · Courteney Cox · David Arquette · Emma Roberts

Synopsis Scream 4 (2011) sees the infamous Ghostface Killer resurface in the latest chapter of the beloved horror franchise. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), who has since become an author of a self-help book, finds herself back in her hometown of Woodsboro...

5.1

14K votes

5.1

14K votes

Direction Wes Craven · Thomas Baum · Phillip Noyce · Armand Mastroianni

Cast Jack Coleman · Lindsay Frost · Robert Englund · John D'Aquino

Synopsis Nightmare Cafe (TV Series) (1992) follows the journey of Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic, who, after a near-death experience, discover they have been resurrected in a peculiar all-night café. The café, with its enigmatic owner Blackie, offers them a unique...

5.1

95 votes

5.1

95 votes

Scream 2

1997 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Neve Campbell · Courteney Cox · David Arquette · Sarah Michelle Gellar

Synopsis Scream 2 (1997) picks up a year after the chilling events of the original film, as director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson reunite to continue the story. Following the release of a controversial book and subsequent movie adaptation, "Stab,"...

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4.9

19K votes

4.9

19K votes

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Heather Langenkamp · Robert Englund · Miko Hughes · John Saxon

Synopsis Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) follows Heather Langenkamp, the actress who portrayed Nancy Thompson in the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street," as she is invited by New Line Cinema to participate in a new installment of the franchise. Initially...

4.8

4K votes

4.8

4K votes

Deadly Friend

1986 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Matthew Labyorteaux · Kristy Swanson · Michael Sharrett · Anne Twomey

Synopsis Deadly Friend (1986) follows the story of Paul, a newcomer in town who arrives with a unique companion, a robot named "BB." Paul quickly forms a strong bond with Samantha, and the trio enjoys numerous adventures together. However, their happiness...

4.8

991 votes

4.8

991 votes

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Linda Blair · Jeremy Slate · Macdonald Carey · Carol Lawrence

Synopsis Stranger in Our House (Summer of Fear) (TV) (1978) follows the story of a rural family who welcomes their cousin Julia into their home after her parents' tragic demise in a car accident. As Julia settles in, she begins to...

4.7

240 votes

4.7

240 votes

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Robert Urich · Joanna Cassidy · Susan Lucci · Joe Regalbuto

Synopsis Invitation to Hell (TV) (1984) follows a family who relocates to a picturesque suburban neighborhood in California, where life initially seems idyllic. The community is welcoming, the area is well-maintained, and there's a popular local health spa that nearly everyone...

4.6

82 votes

4.6

82 votes

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Michael Murphy · Mitch Pileggi · Camille Cooper · Keith Anthony-Lubow-Bellamy

Synopsis Shocker: No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989) follows the chilling tale of a serial killer who, after meeting his end in the electric chair, harnesses the power of electricity to return from the grave. Driven by a thirst for vengeance,...

4.5

2K votes

4.5

2K votes

Chiller (TV)

1985 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Wes Craven

Cast Michael Beck · Beatrice Straight · Laura Johnson · Dick O´Neill

Synopsis Chiller (TV) (1985) follows the story of Miles Creighton, a high-ranking corporate executive who meets an untimely demise. In a desperate attempt to preserve his life, Miles is placed in a state of cryogenic suspension with the hope of future...

4.4

97 votes

4.4

97 votes