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Jonathan Craven

Jonathan Craven is an American writer and director. He is the son of filmmaker Wes Craven and Bonnie Broecker. He co-wrote the horror sequel The Hills Have Eyes 2 and worked on the short-lived NBC horror series Nightmare Cafe. He managed the Chapin Sisters for a year in 2005. He also co-produced the 2009 remake of The Last House on the Left, which is a remake of the 1972 version written, directed and edited by his father, Wes Craven.

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Jonathan Craven
Born (1965-03-20) March 20, 1965
OccupationsWriter, director, producer
Years active1972–present
Parent(s)Wes Craven
Bonnie Broecker

Jonathan Craven (born March 20, 1965) is an American writer and director.1 He is the son of filmmaker Wes Craven and Bonnie Broecker. He co-wrote the horror sequel The Hills Have Eyes 22 and worked on the short-lived NBC horror series Nightmare Cafe. He managed the Chapin Sisters for a year in 2005. He also co-produced the 2009 remake of The Last House on the Left, which is a remake of the 1972 version written, directed and edited by his father, Wes Craven.

Filmography

Music videos

  • Lifter: "The Rich, Dark, Sultry Red of Hate" (1996)3
  • Lifter: "Headshot" (1996)3
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References

  1. Kane, Michael (March 18, 2007). "Flesh and Bloody - Wes Craven Looks to Son to Scare Tactics". The New York Post. p. 39.
  2. Anderson, John (April 2, 2007). "The Hills Have Eyes 2". Variety. p. 28.
  3. "Interscope raises debut from Lifter". Billboard. December 16, 1995.
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