The Wes Craven Collection

Stranger in Our House is a 1978 American supernatural horror film directed by Wes Craven and starring Linda Blair, Lee Purcell, Jeremy Slate, Jeff McCracken, and Jeff East. Based on the 1976 novel Summer of Fear by Lois Duncan, it follows a teenage girl who suspects her orphaned cousin who has come to live with her family is a witch. In the United States, the film was released on television, premiering on NBC on October 31, 1978, though it subsequently received theatrical releases in Europe under the title Summer of Fear.

The 1982 film Swamp Thing is a cult-classic American superhero horror film directed by Wes Craven, based on the DC Comics character. It tells the origin story of scientist Alec Holland, who is transformed into a plant-like monster and must fight the evil Dr. Anton Arcane to protect a government agent named Alice Cable. The film was directed and written by Wes Craven, known for horror films like A Nightmare on Elm Street. It has a running time of 91 minutes and is rated PG. Swamp Thing (Alec Holland): Portrayed by Dick Durock (as the creature) and Ray Wise (as the human scientist). Alice Cable: Played by Adrienne Barbeau, a government agent and Holland's love interest. Anton Arcane: The main villain, a wealthy mad scientist, played by Louis Jourdan. Ferret: A henchman played by David Hess. Reviews for the film were mixed upon release, but it has since gained a cult following for its campy charm. Acting: The performances, particularly by Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Wise, and Louis Jourdan, are often praised as a highlight despite some of the film's other issues. Special Effects: The creature's "rubbishy rubber suit" is frequently noted as a drawback, though some find its dated appearance part of the film's B-movie appeal. The final transformation of Arcane into a monster is also often described as laughable. Themes: Beyond the action and horror elements, the film explores themes of environmentalism, the relationship between humanity and nature, and tragic romance. The movie was followed by a more campy sequel, The Return of Swamp Thing, in 1989, and a live-action TV series in the 1990s, with Dick Durock reprising his role in both.

Wes Craven's Nightmare Cafe was a short-lived American science-fiction/fantasy television series that aired for six episodes on NBC in early 1992. The show centered around a mysterious, sentient café where dead people were given second chances to help others resolve their past mistakes or face poetic justice. Premise: Two individuals, Frank Nolan (Jack Coleman) and Fay Peronivic (Lindsay Frost), find themselves in the titular café after brush with death and learn they are dead. They join the mysterious proprietor Blackie (Robert Englund, famous as Freddy Krueger) to serve customers who are at a turning point in their lives. Format: The show blended elements of The Twilight Zone (anthology stories) with the character dynamics of shows like Cheers. The café itself could materialize in any location and was a conduit for justice or atonement. Reception: Despite a cult following and critical praise for its unique premise and atmospheric tone, the series was canceled due to low ratings. The final episode aired on April 3, 1992. "Nightmare Cafe" - Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic find themselves in a mysterious all-night café following a brush with death, but they soon learn that they did, in fact, die, and have been brought back to life by the café. Creators: Thomas Baum, Jonathan Craven, Wes Craven Stars: Jack Coleman, Lindsay Frost, Robert Englund S1.E2 Dying Well Is the Best Revenge Episode aired Mar 6, 1992 Justin Deas and Beth Toussaint in Nightmare Cafe (1992) When Frank gets involved with a married woman whose husband is very possessive, Fay worries for his safety. Director: Armand Mastroianni Writer: Barry Pullman Stars: Lindsay Frost, Jack Coleman, Robert Englund

1992 Nightmare Cafe The short-lived supernatural television series Nightmare Cafe, created by Wes Craven, which aired on NBC in 1992. Nightmare Cafe TV Series 1992 Robert Englund, Jack Coleman, and Lindsay Frost in Nightmare Cafe (1992) "Nightmare Cafe" - Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic find themselves in a mysterious all-night café following a brush with death, but they soon learn that they did, in fact, die, and have been brought back to life by the café. Creators: Jonathan Craven, Peter Spears, Wes Craven Stars: Jack Coleman, Lindsay Frost, Robert Englund S1.E1 Nightmare Cafe Episode aired Jan 29, 1992 Robert Englund, Jack Coleman, and Lindsay Frost in Nightmare Cafe (1992) Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic find themselves mysteriously drawn to an all-night café following a surreal brush with death. Director: Phillip Noyce Writers: Wes Craven, Thomas Baum Stars: Jack Coleman, Lindsay Frost, Robert Englund

Chiller TV Movie 1985 Michael Beck in Chiller (1985) Corporate exec Miles Creighton dies, and is cryogenically frozen in the hopes that he can be revived. 10 years later, the procedure is a success, and Miles returns--without his soul. Director: Wes Craven Writer: J.D. Feigelson Stars: Michael Beck, Beatrice Straight, Laura Johnson

In 1985 I was 21 years old. I was excited that there was a new tv series reviving the old Twilight Zone by Rod Serling. The Twilight Zone TV Series 1985–1989 Tales of science fiction, fantasy and the occult. Creator: Rod Serling; Stars: Robin Ward, Charles Aidman, Richard Mulligan S1.E1 Shatterday/A Little Peace and Quiet Episode aired Sep 27, 1985 Bruce Willis in The Twilight Zone (1985) Peter Jay Novins calls his home, only to hear himself answer. / A harried housewife struggling with rambunctious children and the stress of modern life finds relief from an unusual source that brings both power and responsibility. Director: Wes Craven Writers: Rod Serling, Alan Brennert, Harlan Ellison Stars: Bruce Willis, Dan Gilvezan, Murukh

Body Bags is a 1993 American horror comedy anthology television film featuring three unconnected stories, with bookend segments featuring John Carpenter, Tom Arnold and Tobe Hooper as deranged morgue attendees. It was directed by Carpenter and Hooper, with Larry Sulkis handling the bookend segments. It first aired on August 8, 1993. It is notable for its numerous celebrity cameo appearances. The first story, "The Gas Station", features Robert Carradine as a gas station attendant with cameos by David Naughton, Sam Raimi, and Wes Craven. "Hair" follows Stacy Keach as he receives a botched hair transplant that infests him with an alien parasite. "Eye" features Mark Hamill as a baseball player who loses an eye in a car accident and receives a transplant, only to be taken over by the personality of the eye's previous owner, a murderous killer.