Wes Craven passes away at 76

[Al Bundy]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...ro-dies-818806

Wes Craven, the famed writer-director known for the Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream movies, died Sunday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 76.

Craven, whose iconic Freddy Krueger character horrified viewers, died at his home in Los Angeles, his family announced.

Craven claimed to have gotten the idea for Elm Street when living next to a cemetery on a street of that name when growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland. His five Nightmare on Elm Street films were released from 1984-89.

Similarly, Craven's Scream series was a box-office sensation. In those scare-'em-ups, he spoofed the teen horror genre. The movies frequently referenced other horror movies.

Deadly Friend was one of my favorite movies.

[Just Passin' By]

R.I.P. Mr. Craven

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

I'm talking about Nightmare on Elm street, any kid growing up in the 80's can attest to that.

i grew up in the 80's and nightmare on elm street in no way helped shape my childhood. seems weird.

[Simply Red]

RIP