The life and film genius of <i>A Nightmare on Elm Street</i> and <i>Scream</i> director Wes Craven<p>Wes 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.</p><ul><li>An absorbing portrait of cult film director Wes Craven's life and career in film </li><li>Draws on the author's new interviews with Craven, including little-known details about the director's life and work </li><li>Insights into the making of the Nightmare on Elm Street movies and the Scream films—the #1 horror franchise of all time </li><li>Fascinating stories about the director's work with a range of producers, screenwriters, and actors, including Robert Englund </li><li>Publication timing ties in with the release of <i>Scream 4</i> </li></ul><p> </p><p>If you've ever had nightmares about Freddy Krueger or psychopaths wearing Halloween scream masks, or if want to know more about the director behind the new <i>Scream 4</i>, this is one book you simply have to read.</p>