Today’s song of the day comes from Wes Craven’s infamous Last House On The Left. Of course, many people might know it better from it’s use in Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight.
This haunting piece of music was composed by David Hess, who played the murderous Krug in Craven’s film.
Today’s scene that I love comes from 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street. Directed by the great Wes Craven, A Nightmare on Elm Street remains a frightening and creepy masterpiece. It’s ability to scare its audience has not been diminished by countless sequels and rip-offs.
In this scene, Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) discovers that she’s not even safe from Freddy (Robert Englund) at school.
4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!
86 years ago today, Wes Craven was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Craven started his career as an academic, teaching high school English. However, realizing that there was more money to be made in the film industry, Craven changed careers. By his own admission, he started his career directing “hardcore, X-rated films” under a pseudonym and it has been rumored that he was a member of the crew of the first “porno chic” film, Deep Throat. Eventually, Craven broke into the mainstream with some of the most influential and often controversial horror films ever made. From being denounced for the original Last House On The Left to changing the face of horror with A Nightmare on Elm Street to becoming something of a revered statesman and a beloved pop cultural institution with the Scream franchise, Wes Craven had a truly fascinating career.
In honor his films and legacy, it’s time for….
4 Shots from 4 Wes Craven Films
Last House on the Left (1972, dir by Wes Craven, DP: Victor Hurwitz)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984, dir. by Wes Craven, DP: Jacques Hatikin)
New Nightmare (1994, dir by Wes Craven, DP: Mark Irwin)
Scream (1996, dir by Wes Craven, DP: Mark Irwin)
Happy Dinosaurs Day!
In today’s music video of the day, Posh Spice goes into space and battles herself.
Enjoy!
Through the Shattered Lens 