Marianne Maddalena Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature for "New Nightmare" in 1995
• Her first job in the film industry was as Wes Craven's personal secretary while he was directing "Deadly Friends
• Was Wes Craven's producing partner for years, and the two had a production company called Craven/Maddalena Films
• Most of her films fall under the horror or thriller genres
• The director and writer thank her in the credits of "Drive Angry․"
• Traveled to Italy and France after college to continue her studies and work
• Makes an uncredited appearance as a flight passenger in "Red Eye," one of the films she produced