Wes Craven is an American film director, writer, producer and actor, known for his work in horror genre. He had a great successful impact on the film industry and its culture, he became called 'Master of Horror'.
Aspects of his work:
Aspects of his work:
- Safe locations - horror becomes more scary if its locations are well known for their safety. Places like home, hospital or school create a lack of security and the audience feels scared and unsafe everywhere - the exact point of a horror film
- Absence of Authority - the lack of parents (especially when the film involves teenagers), safety forces, teachers etc makes both the audience and characters feel isolated and vulnerable to danger. They are left on their own, with no hope or a way out, making the scenes unstable and unsure of a happy ending