Description
This collection of twenty-nine interviews-spanning from 1980 until his final interview in 2015-traces Craven's life and career, from his upbringing in a strict religious family and his life as an academic to his years toiling in exploitation cinema. The volume also chronicles Craven's ascendancy as an independent director, his work within the studio system, and his eventual triumph in mainstream cinema. Within the interviews gathered here, including three previously unpublished pieces, Craven reflects on failed projects and the challenges of working with studios while offering thoughtful meditations on the dynamics and appeal of horror. Wes Craven: Interviews cements Craven's legacy as a master of horror who left an indelible mark on the genre by forever altering expectations of-and approaches to-the cinema of fear.
About the Author
Shannon Blake Skelton is an assistant professor at Kansas State University where he teaches classes in theatre history, film studies, and dramatic literature. He is author of The Late Work of Sam Shepard, and his work has appeared in such publications as Theatre Journal, The Journal for Popular Culture, Choice, and Visions of Tragedy in Modern American Drama.
Book Information
ISBN 9781496825964
Author Shannon Blake Skelton
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint University Press of Mississippi
Publisher University Press of Mississippi
Series Conversations with Filmmakers Series
Weight(grams) 515g
