"Las películas de terror no generan miedo. Lo liberan".
Wes Craven ha muerto a los 76 años. A través de un breve comunicado, su familia ha informado que el director falleció este domingo en su casa de Los Ángeles debido a un cáncer en el cerebro. La fotografía que encabeza este post ha sido publicada en su cuenta oficial de Twitter tras darse a conocer la triste noticia.
El padre de Freddy Krueger (y muchas pesadillas)
"El primer monstruo con el que tienes que asustar al público eres tú mismo."
Famoso por su contribución al cine de terror, Craven asustó y continuará asustando a incontables espectadores con sus grandes éxitos, 'Pesadilla en Elm Street' ('Nightmare on Elm Street', 1984) y 'Scream' (1996), si bien cabe señalar que también probó suerte en el drama con 'Música del corazón' ('Music of the Heart', 1999), la película favorita de su madre ("Es la única que vio", aclaraba el realizador).
El Festival de Sitges le entregó su primer premio, por 'Las colinas tienen ojos' ('The Hills Have Eyes', 1977) y si hay un título a reivindicar de su filmografía es sin duda 'La serpiente y el arco iris' ('The Serpent and the Rainbow', 1988).
Comenzó su carrera con 'La última casa a la izquierda' ('The Last House on the Left', 1972) y la terminó con 'Scream 4' (2011). A continuación os dejo varios vídeos con entrevistas a Wes Craven donde habla de cine y de su carrera:
Y aquí tenéis algunas de las reacciones más destacadas que han aparecido en Twitter, incluyendo mensajes de actores y directores que trabajaron con Wes Craven:
RIP Wes Craven, my director, my friend. A brilliant, kind, gentle and very funny man. A sad day on Elm St and everywhere. I'll miss him.
— Robert B. Englund (@RobertBEnglund) agosto 31, 2015Created this account to say how deeply saddened I am. Wes was a great man and I love him very much... #RIPWesCraven pic.twitter.com/TNpyiFTyS7
— David Arquette (@david_arquette) agosto 31, 2015Today the world lost a great man, my friend and mentor, Wes Craven. My heart goes out to his family. x
— Courteney Cox (@CourteneyCox) agosto 31, 2015I had the great privilege of working with #WesCraven one of the kindest most gentle souls, who made great scary films. #RIPWesCraven
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) agosto 31, 2015Thank you for being the kindest man, the gentlest man, and one of the smartest men I've known. Please say there's a plot twist. #wescraven
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) agosto 31, 2015I wud have no career if it were not for WES CRAVEN. Thank you for believing in me and giving me a chance. #nowords pic.twitter.com/dNseHweJcF
— Jamie Kennedy (@JamieKennedy) agosto 31, 2015So sad to hear the news about Wes. An amazing man on set and off and I owe so much to his talents. He will be sorely missed by many...
— Skeet Ulrich (@SkeetMe1) agosto 31, 2015Devastated to hear the news. Wes was a great friend, fine director and good man. Giant loss. Much too soon. http://t.co/3XnIn8UNIF
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) agosto 31, 2015Can't believe the news. Heartfelt sadness and deepest condolences with the passing of Wes Craven. Truly one of my biggest inspirations. #rip
— James Wan (@creepypuppet) agosto 31, 2015He directed me in Scream3 and I directed him in J&SB. Fare thee well horror-Gretzky WES CRAVEN. Talented, good guy. http://t.co/LZB0EGzxfV
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) agosto 31, 2015I've always had the deepest respect for @WesCraven and his ability to take his fans on a thrilling ride. Warmest regards to his loved ones.
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) agosto 31, 2015He was a kind, gentle and intelligent man. I started my career with this family. Thank you, Wes. Be in peace.
— julieplec (@julieplec) agosto 31, 2015Any horror fan says goodbye to Wes Craven with a heavy heart. He gifted my generation with so many memories. Films seen through my fingers �
— Leigh Whannell (@LWhannell) agosto 31, 2015RIP Wes Craven. You were one of a kind. Thanks for all the years of scares and fun.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) agosto 31, 2015Wes Craven.
There goes another outlier.
RIP
— Joe Carnahan (@carnojoe) agosto 31, 2015Descansa en paz, Wes.
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