Horror Film Maestro Wes Craven Dies At 76

LOS ANGELES (CBSNewYork) - Wes Craven, a master of the horror movie genre, died Sunday after a battle with brain cancer, his family said in a statement.

He was 76 years old.

"Our hearts are broken," his family said in a statement.

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Craven's work extended beyond the horror genre, but he's best known for his influential hits that demonstrated his mastery in that area. He wrote and directed 1984's "A Nightmare on Elm Street," and found additional success in 1996 with "Scream," among many other films.

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