Wes Craven News

My Soul To Take – Blu-ray Review

Feb 14, 2011, 16:08 GMT

What in Freddy’s name happened here, Craven? Returning to the teen slasher genre that generally welcomes him with open arms a la ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ and ‘Scream’, Wes Craven churns out an extremely amateurish and, ironically, soulless movie.

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My Soul to Take – DVD Review

Feb 8, 2011, 17:15 GMT

Soulless might be the most apt description for the latest film from Wes Craven. It seems like it’s a retread of ideas that he has done better in other films. It’s possible that he wanted to step behind the camera before helming Scream 4, but if it was to show producers that he still had it then this film may have had the opposite effect. ... more

A Nightmare on Elm Street Movie Review

Apr 30, 2010, 16:26 GMT

Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Kruger, only the second actor to portray the iconic dream killer after Robert Englund, who originated it way back in 1984 in Wes Craven’s pioneering ‘slasher’ film. ... more

Mick Garris 3D chat, 'Post Mortem' brings Craven and Englund to the table

Apr 9, 2010, 6:52 GMT

Filmmaker Mick Garris entertains two titans of horror on his entertaining 'Post Mortem' series on FEARnet in celebration of the upcoming 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' due in theaters on April 30th. ... more

A Nightmare on Elm Street - Blu-ray Review

Apr 6, 2010, 14:59 GMT

One, two, Freddy’s coming to Blu. Three, four, it’s clearer than before. Five, six, you get some remake tix. Seven, eight, it sure looks great. Nine, ten, you’ll end up buying it again. ... more

'Scream 4' ready to shoot

Mar 23, 2010, 20:19 GMT

Dimension Films’ 'Scream 4' will begin production this spring. ... more

Neve Campbell ready to 'Scream' again

Sep 28, 2009, 16:17 GMT

Neve Campbell, who had stated she would not be returning for another “Scream”, has now signed on to star in the upcoming fourth installment of the popular horror franchise. ... more

The Last House on the Left (2009) – DVD Review

Aug 18, 2009, 17:01 GMT

The Last House on the Left is a remake of the 1972 Wes Craven shocker. It’s a tale of two families. One is your average suburban household and the other has more in common with the Manson family. ... more

Kyle Gallner goes from “Haunting in Connecticut” to “Elm Street” remake

Apr 9, 2009, 16:45 GMT

Fresh from the scares in “The Haunting in Connecticut,” Kyle Gallner has signed on to move to New Line and Platinum Dune’s remake of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” ... more

The Last House on the Left (Unrated Collectors Edition) – DVD Review

Apr 2, 2009, 12:48 GMT

I've avoided contact with this movie and its remake up until now because its always been marketed like a horror flick.

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Blu-ray Review: I Know What You Did Last Summer

Jul 23, 2008, 14:16 GMT

In light of the recent ‘torture-porn’ craze including the ‘Saw’ and ‘Hostel’ franchises, this now eleven-year old film that capitalized on the postmodern success of ‘Scream’ the year before, is an almost quaint experience – a nostalgic trip down mid-‘90s lane. ... more

Goldwyn and Potter join Rogue’s remake of Last House on the Left

Mar 5, 2008, 12:12 GMT

Tony Goldwyn and Monica Potter are set to star in Rogue Pictures' upcoming remake of the Wes Craven classic horror film Last House on the Left. Dennis Iliadis has signed on to direct. ... more

DVD Review: Twisted Terror Collection

Nov 2, 2007, 13:30 GMT

WB reaches into their vault of horror and dusts off six horror pics, five of which are new to DVD, just in time for Halloween. With six titles to offer – ‘The Hand’, ‘Someone’s Watching Me!’, ‘Eyes of A Stranger’, ‘From Beyond The Grave’, ‘Deadly Friend’ and ‘Dr.Giggles – at a very reasonable price, fans of the horror genre should be pleased. ... more

DVD Review: The Hills Have Eyes 2 (Unrated Edition)

Jul 17, 2007, 13:06 GMT

From Fox Atomic comes this completely unnecessary but expected sequel to 2005’s successful remake of Wes Craven’s 1977 cannibal mutant thriller which itself had a horrible sequel that this particular entry isn’t based on. Confused yet? ... more

Pauly Shore is a bad neighbor, says Wes Craven

Jun 21, 2007, 0:03 GMT

Horror film maker Wes Craven has filed a lawsuit against the Weaz, Pauly Shore, for allegedly being negligent in his yard maintenance, causing a landslide to crash on Craven's property. ... more

Wes Craven’s The Breed comes to DVD

May 17, 2007, 16:37 GMT

First Look Home Entertainment is set to release Wes Craven’s The Breed on DVD May 22nd for the suggested retail price of $26.98. The film is the directorial debut of Nick Mastandrea and stars Michelle Rodriguez, Taryn Manning, Hill Harper and Oliver Hudson. ... more