Direction: Wes Craven
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Wes Craven. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 32
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
The Twilight Zone (TV Series)
1985 · Series · 60 min. · United States
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
A Nightmare on Elm Street
1984 · Movie · 101 min. · United States
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
The Serpent and the Rainbow
1988 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
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...
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
The Last House on the Left
1972 · Movie · 80 min. · United States
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
The People Under the Stairs
1991 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
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
Nightmare Cafe (TV Series)
1992 · Series · 60 min. · United States
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,"...
4.9
19K votes
4.9
19K votes
Wes Craven's New Nightmare
1994 · Movie · 109 min. · United States
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
Stranger in Our House (Summer of Fear) (TV)
1978 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
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
Invitation to Hell (TV)
1984 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
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
Deadly Blessing
1981 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
Direction Wes Craven
Cast Maren Jensen · Sharon Stone · Susan Bruckner · Jeff East
4.5
650 votes
4.5
650 votes
Shocker: No More Mr. Nice Guy
1989 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
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