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Wes Craven, iconic horror movie director, dies at 76

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Monday, August 31, 2015

LOS ANGELES -- Horror movie maestro Wes Craven, who directed films such as "Scream" and "Nightmare on Elm Street," has died at the age of 76.

News of his death was posted on his Twitter account.

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