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Reality, Dreams and Nightmares in Film.

Wes Craven, a leading director of horror movies. His work includes the films "The Hills Have Eyes," "Last House on the Left," and "Nightmare on Elm Street." His new film, "The Serpent and the Rainbow," is about zombies in Haiti. It opens in February. (Rebroadcast. Original broadcast July 30, 1987.)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 7, 1988: Interview with Wes Craven; Review of the dB's' album "The Sound of Music"; Interview with Duane Eddy; Review of the film "Eddie Murphy Raw."
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Not The Von Trapp's "Sound of Music."

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews the new album from the dB's, entitled "The Sound of Music." This is their fourth album, but the first to attract attention in the U.S.

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Duane Eddy on His Life and Career.

Duane Eddy, who is known for his famous twangy guitar sound. His hits from the fifties and sixties include "Rebel Rouser" and "(Dance with the) Guitar Man." On his new album, the first in a decade, he plays with guitarist Ry Cooder.

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Reality, Dreams and Nightmares in Film

Wes Craven worked his way up in the film industry before unexpectedly getting the chance to direct The Last House on the Left. The movie was a controversial success, with its graphic portrayal of rape and murder. His newest movie about voodoo, The Serpent and the Rainbow, was filmed in Haiti.

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South African Actor Zakes Mokae Plays a "Heavy."

Actor Zakes Mokae. He now appears in the film "The Serpent and the Rainbow." He began his acting career in his native South Africa where he and playwright Athol Fugard founded the Serpent Theater. They shocked audiences by becoming the first black and white actors to appear on stage together. Mokae continues to appear in Fugard's plays, in addition to his film career.

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