Wes Craven has had a whirlwind week of media engagements, promoting his latest project, My Soul to Take, which premiered on October 8, 2010, in New York City. Press tours can often feel like a marathon of answering the same questions repeatedly, but Craven, the maestro of horror, navigated it with his signature poise. Along the way, he delighted fans with behind-the-scenes insights and even teased a few tidbits about the eagerly anticipated Scream 4.

Below is a curated list of interviews and highlights from his recent press tour, filled with fascinating insights, humorous anecdotes, and plenty of reasons for fans to get excited:

Key Highlights from Wes Craven’s Interviews

NY PIX Morning News: Craven reflected on Scream 4‘s progress, mentioning the post-production work ahead and the excitement of wrapping up shooting.

Arrow in the Head: Discussed My Soul To Take‘s unique concept and how 3D technology has reshaped his perspective on filmmaking. When asked if Scream 4 could follow the 3D trend, he replied: “Well it’s a totally different studio, I don’t know what their plans are. Way back I had a conversation with Bob Weinstein about it and he said, “Never, we’ll never do 3D!” I would bet that he’s going through a similar process that I went through, where you suddenly realize that this is coming down the road big time, it’s not going away, and you’d better be smart about it, at least weigh your options before you say no”. Craven also shared the actual production status of the fourth chapter: “It’s been so recent. My wife and I went up to Massachusetts for a week and I arrived here yesterday, we’ll do press for a week and then, right after this film opens, we’ll be starting post-production.”

Fangoria: Explored the dark side of suburbia and the unintentional parallels with his previous films. “I really feel like in some ways, My Soul To Take is so different from anything I’ve seen. It’s not ripe for deconstruction yet, but I do feel like the ironic-deconstruction business has been done now too. I mean, Scream 4 has its own approach to that. It does take into account that it has been done, and asks the question of, what’s coming next?”

Cinema Blend: In a video interview, Wes recounted how the idea for My Soul To Take struck him, humorously detailing the creative process.

LA Times: Discussed the joys of 3D filmmaking and his personal choice to avoid watching the Nightmare on Elm Street remake. About Scream 4, he shared: “It was old-home week, in a sense, to work again with Kevin [Williamson] and Neve [Campbell] and Courteney [Cox] and David [Arquette]. It was the thought of having a good time and making an interesting movie and continuing that kind of storyline. It’s pretty unusual for there to be a series of films to have the same core actors for that many years; it’s been 16 years of following the lives of these characters. Usually in genre, they knock them off, and the next sequel it’s somebody new. This one has had the interesting thing of introducing new people and keeping with the old ones as well”.

Shock Till You Drop: Highlighted the inventive ways to keep horror deaths fresh and shocking on-screen.

Fear Net: Delved into religious undertones in My Soul To Take and why 3D isn’t part of his immediate plans.

Movie Fone: Jenna Busch led an engaging interview featuring exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes footage from My Soul To Take.

Production Insights & Red Carpet Moments

• Featurettes:
  • Craven offered an inside look at the making of My Soul To Take and his working relationship with his wife, Iya Labunka, producer of both My Soul To Take and Scream 4.
• Premiere Night:
  • A publicity stunt—or was it? Fan “stabbed” in front of the cast on the red carpet;
  • Interviews with cast members like Emily Meade, Max Thieriot and Neve Campbell supporting her Scream 4 director, brought a touch of charm and humor to the night. Also, check Emma Roberts hitting the red carpet.

Takeaways for Fans

Wes Craven’s interviews demonstrate why he remains a revered figure in horror. His ability to balance nostalgia, innovation, and storytelling continues to draw fans into his worlds. If My Soul To Take offers even half the intrigue of these discussions, it’s a must-watch for horror enthusiasts.