Wes Craven Autographs
Wes Craven was a pioneering filmmaker renowned for his significant contributions to the horror genre, with a career that spanned over four decades. Born on August 2, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, Craven turned to filmmaking after a stint as a professor and a brief career in freestanding art. His entry into the world of horror began with the 1972 film "Last House on the Left," a brutal reimagining of the revenge genre that shocked audiences and set the stage for a new wave of independent horror cinema. This film established his reputation for pushing boundaries, a trait that would come to define his career.
In the mid-1980s, Craven emerged as a master of modern horror with the creation of the iconic character Freddy Krueger in "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984). This film introduced audiences to a chilling antagonist who terrorized teenagers through their dreams, blending psychological horror with slasher elements. The success of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" not only solidified Craven's place in Hollywood but also spawned a lucrative franchise that included multiple sequels, a television series, and a crossover film with Jason Voorhees from "Friday the 13th." His ability to innovate within the genre continued with "Scream" (1996), which cleverly satirized horror movie tropes while also revitalizing the slasher genre for a new generation, proving that Craven was as much a director of startling originality as he was a master of scares.
Throughout his career, Wes Craven demonstrated an uncanny talent for combining social commentary with horror, exploring themes such as fear, revenge, and the nature of evil. His films often reflected the anxieties of the times while remaining deeply embedded in popular culture. Craven's legacy is marked not only by the influential films he created but also by his role in shaping the horror genre as we know it today. He passed away on August 30, 2015, leaving behind a profound influence on filmmakers and audiences alike, establishing him as one of the genre's true visionaries.
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Current items with a signature of Wes Craven
These are the most current items with a signature of Wes Craven that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Mondo Print - Mike Saputo - Wes Craven's New Nightmare Poster Lagankamp Signed | $399.00 |  |
| Mondo Print - Mike Saputo - Wes Craven's New Nightmare Poster Lagankamp Signed | $399.00 | |
Traded items with a signature of Wes Craven
The most expensive item with a signature of Wes Craven (Rare Wes Craven Signed Scream 2 Movie Poster Autographed BAS Cox Arquette) was sold in August 2022 for $1,295.95 while the cheapest item (Wes Craven hand signed photo) found a new owner for $0.99 in April 2017. The month with the most items sold (4) was March 2017 with an average selling price of $19.99 for an autographed item of Wes Craven. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2021 with $800.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was August 2009. In average, an autographed item from Wes Craven is worth $40.75.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Wes Craven were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | FOUNTAIN SOCIETY - 1ST. ED. SIGNED BY WES CRAVEN | $257.00 |  |
| FOUNTAIN SOCIETY - 1ST. ED. SIGNED BY WES CRAVEN | $257.00 | |
| FOUNTAIN SOCIETY A NOVEL HAND SIGNED WES CRAVEN | $27.00 | |
 | SIGNED Fountain Society by Wes Craven 1ST Edition / 1ST Printing | $99.99 | |
| SIGNED Fountain Society by Wes Craven 1ST Edition / 1ST Printing | $99.99 | |
| Wes Craven "Scream" Director AUTOGRAPH Signed Autographed 8x10 Photo ACOA | $195.00 | |
| Wes Craven "Scream" Director AUTOGRAPH Signed Autographed 8x10 Photo ACOA | $195.00 | |
| Wes Craven Horror Film Director SIGNED "Movie Monsters First Day Cover" 1997 | $145.00 | |
| Wes Craven Horror Film Director SIGNED "Movie Monsters First Day Cover" 1997 | $145.00 | |
 | Wes Craven Signed Fountain Society Hardcover Book Premiere Collectibles COA | $200.00 | |
| Wes Craven Signed Fountain Society Hardcover Book Premiere Collectibles COA | $200.00 | |
| Wes Craven Signed Scream Mask Horror Ghostface Myers Jason Freddy Easter Gen 1 | $152.50 | |
| Wes Craven Signed Scream Mask Horror Ghostface Myers Jason Freddy Easter Gen 1 | $152.50 | |
| WES CRAVEN’S LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT: THE MAKING OF A CULT CLASSIC 1997 SIGNED | $21.49 | |
| WES CRAVEN’S LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT: THE MAKING OF A CULT CLASSIC 1997 SIGNED | $21.49 | |
