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As I stated last entry, Carpenter’s The Thing failed, both with audiences and critics, at the time of its release, but eventually developed into a cult classic film, especially in the sci-fi horror genre. In the realms of that genre, it’s one of the heads on their Mount Rushmore, up there with Alien and TheContinue reading ““…and I know some of you [are still human] too.” The Thing (1982), pt.2″

Again, as I said before – I’m not qualified to write about the significance of The Thing. It’s one of my personal favorite movies of all time – to the point where I got the theatrical release poster art tattooed on me. It’s one of Carpenter’s best work (I’d argue his best, honestly), and itContinue reading ““I know I’m human,” The Thing (1982), pt.1″

This movie has absolutely no right being as decent as it is. The premise is wholly Stephen King: a haunted car wreaks havoc on a high school senior and those around him (in Maine, probably). It’s execution, however, is wholly Carpenter. Something I mentioned while discussing Halloween was how great that opening credits scroll is:Continue reading ““[Nobody] ever came between him and Christine, if they did… watch out!” Christine (1983)”

While Halloween (1978) was written, directed and scored by John Carpenter to all but perfection, it’s direct sequel Halloween II (1981) is only written and produced by him. Instead, the slasher sequel was directed by new-comer Rick Rosenthal, who is apparently most known for directing Halloween II and Halloween: Resurrection (2002). It says a lotContinue reading “More of “The Night He Came Home!””

          I’m not at all qualified to talk about this film. I’m just not. That’s not me being hyperbolic, it’s the truth. This is a film that, despite being a genre picture, is now viewed as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically relevant” and as such is protected by the Library of Congress as of 2006. ThisContinue reading ““Death has come to your little town, Sheriff.” – Halloween (1978)”

1976’s Assault on Precinct 13 is not the first of John Carpenter’s works that I’ve seen (we will get to that at another time, trust me… it’s literally the entire premise of the Express), but it’s his earliest work that I’ve seen (thus far). Precinct 13, of course, being the director’s second film, sandwiched betweenContinue reading “Sure could use a smoke: Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)”

This is a blog revisiting the works of writer/director/musician John Carpenter. I’m a fan of John Carpenter’s films and his music. I’ve considered him one of my favorite directors ever since I’ve began to take notice of such things – things that, if done adequately, aren’t noticed. Things that if they are done well becomeContinue reading “Why?”