Wes Craven Dies at Age 76

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According to both the Hollywood Reporter and  the NY Daily News,  director and 80s horror icon Wes Craven has passed away. Having directed a number of iconic films in the 70s and moving into legendary status with his A Nightmare on Elm Street from 1984, Wes Craven cemented himself as one of the greatest horror directors of all time.

RIP

In addition to A Nightmare on Elm Street, Craven directed a number of other memorable 80s horror films. From Shocker to Deadly Friend, Craven  provided us with a lifetime of scares. As such, 80shorror.net will be devoting this week (Craven Week) to the horror icon. RIP and thanks for the scares, Wes.

Craven's 80s horror filmography:

• Shocker (1989)
• The Serpent and the Rainbow (1987)
• Deadly Friend (1986)
• Chiller (1985)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
• The Hill's Have Eyes Part II (1984)
• Invitation to Hell (1984)
• Swamp Thing (1982)
• Deadly Blessing (1981)