Wes Craven: The Man and his Nightmares
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (571 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470497505 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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You'll find out:The source of the nightmares that haunted Craven's childhood and how he coped with them later in lifeCraven's surprising scholarly rootsThe real-life events that sparked the creation of the infernal Freddy KruegerWhy the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise didn't make him rich The real story that inspired The Hills Have EyesThe background dish on the Scream movies. This book goes beyond the screen to examine what really led to Wes Craven's nightmares—and ours.Why was Craven reluctant to direct Scream, which spawned the number one horror franchise of all time? What led him to begin his career as a film director by making on
Read the book then watch his movies!!! A wonderful read for horror aficionados and for those who appreciate Craven's filmography. Craven's life shows the paradox of a strict fundamentalist upbringing and a genius creator of horror films. Wooley weaves an easy-to-read, fascinating story that inspired me to head to my local DVD store and rent some of Craven's classics, providing a new appreciation for his films.. Amazingly well down book Josh Ziemer Amazing insight on a truly interesting talented director. Very good research and information you wont easily find elsewhere. It also is a great breakdown on how filmmaking was in the '70s '80s and '90s. High recommend.. Actually it is better than I expected Actually it is better than I expected! i loveWes Craven: The Man and his Nightmaresd this one, the way it is written and the way it touchs every topic It is just perfect!
The life and film genius of A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream director Wes CravenWes Craven is one of the most successful and iconic horror movie directors in Hollywood. His masterful examination of the nightmarish nexus of dreams and reality helped spark a career that has spanned close to forty years. Then, with their mix of horror, sex, and humor, Craven's Scream movies helped revitalize the slasher film genre.An absorbing portrait of cult film director Wes Craven's life and career in film Draws on the author's new interviews with Craven,
He coauthored The Big Book of Biker Flicks and the Forgotten Horror series, and his novels include Old Fears, which was optioned for film adaptation by Wes Craven. . JOHN WOOLEY spent more than two decades as the horror-film writer for the Tulsa World and as a regular contributor to Fangoria magazine