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I was so sad when I just read that Wes Craven had passed away at the age of 76 after battling brain cancer. His movies where so influential on the horror genre, from A Nightmare on Elm Street to the Scream series. Although I’m deeply saddened by the news, I know that I can at least remember the horror maestro through his consummate work as a director and that his films and legacy will live on. Rest in Peace Wes Craven and thanks for all the movies you gave us.
vinnieh 
It gets worse as you get older, V. All the people you take for granted suddenly get ill, or old, and they start to die off.
At least Wes left behind something that will endure. Say ‘Wes Craven’, and everyone will have a connection to those films.
Cheers mate, Pete.
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I’m dreading getting to old age. As you said, at least there’s his movies to look back on.
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You must not dread it, V. Despite the drawbacks, you will have much to look back on, and hopefully have acquired wisdom too. And you will probably live a lot longer than those of us who go before you, given the advances in medicine and technology.
Lot’s more to do yet before you have to worry about it, my friend.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Appreciate those reassuring words Pete.
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Dude it is simple as that live a healthy life by eating healthy as hell drink in moderation. Exercise and hope for the best. Then old age is not that bad. Although Cancer can happen to anyone. It start by what you eat. I do not dread of getting old. That is too bad that Wes died He is a true artist that loved his job. RIP Wes Craven.
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Thanks for your advice, I’m trying to be as healthy as I can.
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Very sad to hear this new this morning. R.I.P. Wes Craven
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He was so talented, can’t believe he’s gone/
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I was really surprised to hear about this when I woke up. Wes Craven, while I’ve never really watched too much of his material becuase it falls into the horror catergory (a genre I rarely watch), I do appreciate what he was able to bring to horror and the ways he changed the game and created such iconic characters and moments in film. I’ve only seen the Scream films and The People Under The Stairs, but I have a lot of nostalgic appreciation for the first two Scream films and TPUTS.
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He brought so much to the genre. He shall be missed a lot.
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Oh my god I’m utterly shocked! I’ve been so swamped with school and my health crap that I haven’t been keeping up with the news at all. I had no idea he passed away. What a loss. He was amazing. I hope his suffering wasn’t too unbearable…
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I wasn’t even aware of his ill health. It’s such a loss, Craven will be missed.
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Yeah me neither! He will be sorely missed. I’ve always been a thrill/horror junkie. Ever since I was a tiny little girl…
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You’ll find plenty of horror reviews on here and some naughtiness.
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My kind of site! Hooray! 🎉
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That’s music to my ears.
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Lovely memorial Vinnie. I was so shocked last night when I saw the news of his passing online. I didn’t know how sick he was either.😕
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I found out this morning and was like, it can’t be.
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😒😒😞😞
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Great post. This is sad news, he was one of a kind. I know we all have to go sometime, but it still sucks.
And this on the same day that Oliver Sacks died. Also of cancer. You know what? F**k cancer.
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Cancer is a cruel disease.
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I followed him on Twitter and until just a couple of days ago he was still sending out tweets with no mention that he was ill. There was a ‘Last House on the Left’ reunion of the original cast members that took place here in Austin just a few years back and the entire cast was able to attend. Now just a few years later 3 of them are already dead. Sad.
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It’s so sad, Craven will be missed. I love his movies.
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Sad news indeed. He will be missed
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Most definitely, such an icon of horror cinema.
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That’s a beautiful photo of him man.
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Thanks, there was something so peaceful about the photo that I had to use it.
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So sad. But he does leave behind a whole library of immortality.
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Exactly, so many amazing movies that he made.
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Not a big horror fan, but can still appreciate how much skill he had. A sad loss.
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Thanks for commenting Alex. Exactly, even people who aren’t fans of the horror genre can appreciate what he did.
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Wes Craven did a lot for the horror genre with classics such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, and The Hills Have Eyes. Very sad news. His best work will stand the test of time
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Exactly, I’m gonna watch some of his movies again as tribute.
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Truly, truly sad. Such an influence on the horror genre and on various stages of its evolution.
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I couldn’t believe it when I read the news.
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Great post Vinster, I was shocked too 😦
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He was truly one of the greats.
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