Craven Wes Vedic birth chart profile
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Craven Wes

• Remembering (Aug 30, 2015)

★ August 2, 1939 · Cleveland, Ohio
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Aquarius
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Cancer
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Scorpio
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Shatabhisha
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Loves jobEntertain/BusinessWritersTeacherDirectorProducerHumanities+Social SciencesEntertainment
Biography

Who is Craven Wes?

American filmmaker and screenwriter known for his horror films, particularly the Nightmare on Elm Street (1984-2010) and Scream (1996-2011) franchises. Trained in the humanities, he stumbled into filmmaking and became Hollywood’s high priest of horror. The son of Paul and Caroline (Miller) Craven, he was raised as a strict Baptist. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education and psychology from Wheaton College in 1963 and a master’s degree in philosophy from Johns Hopkins in 1964. After teaching humanities for a while, he plunged into filmmaking as a production assistant and editor for several "B" production companies. He made his directorial debut in 1972 with the gruesome Last House on the Left which left audiences and critics strongly divided in opinion. The Hills Have Eyes (1977) had the same effect and made a fortune. He moved up to big budgets with The Swamp Thing in 1982. Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984, along with its sequels, were a blend of horror and humor and made Craven a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. In 1994 he directed Wes Craven’s New Nightmare in which he and other cast regulars played themselves. Two years later, he achieved another career high note with Scream and then Scream 2 the following year. He tried a drastic change in genre in 1999 with Music of the Heart, a sentimental drama that was quickly dismissed by the public and the critics. He returned to his comfort zone in 2000 with Scream 3. Occasionally, he did television work, including some episodes of the Twilight Zone in the mid-1980s. He produced a situation comedy in 1989, The People Next Door, about a cartoonist who can imagine his drawings into life. Craven was married and divorced twice. His first marriage to Bonnie Broecker lasted from 1964 to 1969 and produced his two children: Jonathan Craven was born in 1965 and Jessica Craven was born in 1968. His second marriage, to Mimi Craven, lasted from 1984 to 1987. Craven lived in Los Angeles. He died of brain cancer on 30 August 2015 at age 76. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Wes Craven (Craven Wes) — Public Profile

Born: August 2, 1939 (Wednesday), Cleveland, United States

Died: August 30, 2015, Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Wes Craven was an American filmmaker renowned for shaping modern horror cinema. He built a career spanning drama, suspense and genre-bending thrillers, and is best known for introducing enduring franchises that blend fear with self-reflection. His work is credited with elevating the horror genre to mainstream cultural conversation.

Notable works

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
  • The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
  • The People Under the Stairs (1991)
  • The Scream series:
    • Scream (1996)
    • Scream 2 (1997)
    • Scream 3 (2000)
  • Red Eye (2005)

Career and influence

Craven pioneered modern horror by fusing psychological horror with social commentary. He frequently collaborated with producers like Marianne Maddalena and contributed to the evolution of meta-horror, particularly with the Scream franchise, which balanced scares with self-referential humor and critique of genre tropes. His body of work influenced countless filmmakers and remains a staple of horror cinema education and retrospectives.

News and tributes

News coverage around his career highlights includes his rise as a landmark horror director and, in 2015, coverage of his passing and the ensuing tributes from peers in the film industry. His legacy has continued to be discussed in retrospectives, film journals, and discussions about modern horror storytelling.

Public footprint and social media

There are no widely verified personal social media accounts attributed to Wes Craven. Public engagement with his work occurs via official film studios, festival programs, film retrospectives, and fan communities. Estate-managed pages or profiles may exist to celebrate his filmography, but personal activity ceased with his passing in 2015.

Recent projects and legacy

Since Craven’s death, the Scream franchise and related horror projects have continued, often paying homage to his influence. The broader horror landscape continues to reference his techniques—building suspense through character-driven fear, inventive set pieces, and commentary on media and society. His influence persists in interviews, academic analyses, and successful genre productions that echo his approach to storytelling.

Additional information

Key themes in Craven’s work include the psychology of fear, the vulnerability of ordinary people under pressure, and meta-commentary on audience expectations. For reliable details, consult credible film histories, obituaries from 2015, and official film studio materials related to Elm Street and Scream franchises.

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Which dasha periods did Craven Wes live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Craven Wes, in order.

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What do Craven Wes's numerology numbers say?

Craven Wes's core numbers are Destiny 6, Soul Urge 11, Personality 3, Kabbalah Number 1.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
11

Chaldean Soul 11 desires spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity. It seeks meaning, inspiration, and higher guidance with grounding.

◇Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

∞Kabbalah Number
1

Kabbalah Number 1 reflects an inner spiritual code of initiative and self-direction. It supports willpower, clarity, and a strong identity path.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1963
Social
End a program of study 1963 (Bachelors degree from Wheaton College)
1964
Social
End a program of study 1964 (Masters degree from John Hopkins)
1964
Relationship
Marriage 1964 (First marriage Bonnie Broecker, five years)
1965
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1965 (Son Jonathan born)
1968
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1968 (Daughter Jessica born)
1972
Career
New Career 1972 (Debut as a director)
1977
Financial
Gain significant money 1977 (Film draws in profits/publicity)
1984
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1984 (First "Nightmare on Elm Street" film)
1984
Relationship
Marriage 1984 (Second marriage, Mimi, three years)
1989
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1989 (TV situation comedy)
1996
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1996 (First "Scream" film released)
1999
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1999 (Sentimental drama film released)
2015
Death
Death by Disease 30 August 2015 (Brain cancer, age 76)
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