The Thing
1982
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John Howard Carpenter (born January 16, 1948) is an American filmmaker, composer, and actor. Most commonly associated with horror, action, and science fiction films of the 1970s and 1980s, he is generally recognized as a master of the horror genre.
Biography. Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. John Carpenter (I) Music Department. Writer. Composer. IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 148. Play trailer 0:30. Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror (2022– ) 25 Videos. 29 Photos. John Howard Carpenter was born in Carthage, New York, to mother Milton Jean (Carter) and father Howard Ralph Carpenter.
Mini Bio. John Howard Carpenter was born in Carthage, New York, to mother Milton Jean (Carter) and father Howard Ralph Carpenter. His family moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky, where his father, a professor, was head of the music department at Western Kentucky University. He attended Western Kentucky University and then USC film school in Los ...
Apr 17, 2024 · John Carpenter, American filmmaker who is regarded as a master of the low-budget horror film. He often wrote, produced, and scored the movies he directed, many of which became cult classics. They included Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween, Escape from New York, The Thing, and Christine.
Oct 10, 2023 · Horror icon John Carpenter returns to directing after 13 years with the Peacock horror anthology “John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams,” presenting six tales of true terror. (Wally Skalij /...
BIOGRAPHY. While attending the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema, John Carpenter began work on DARK STAR, a science fiction comedy short that was later expanded into a feature length film and released theatrically in 1975. His second feature, ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976) was partially an homage to his idol, Howard Hawks ...
Apr 2, 2014 · Movies & TV. John Carpenter. A master of horror, John Carpenter created the 1978 thriller hit 'Halloween,' which has inspired and influenced countless other filmmakers. Updated: Apr 14,...
