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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.
IMDb profile of John Carpenter, a prolific and influential director, writer, composer, and producer of horror and sci-fi films. See his credits, awards, trivia, photos, videos, and upcoming projects.
- Music Department, Writer, Composer
- January 16, 1948
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Learn about the life and career of John Carpenter, a prolific and influential director of horror, sci-fi and dark comedy films. Find out his awards, trivia, quotes, family, trademarks and more on IMDb.
- Writer, Music Department, Composer
- January 16, 1948
May 10, 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.
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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 /...
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Jan 11, 2023 · The legendary director of "Halloween," "The Thing" and "Escape From New York" reflects on his 75th birthday and his influential genre films. He also talks about his music, his comics and his humor in this interview.
Apr 30, 2024 · 1. Billy Wilder. Double Indemnity. This is a legendary noir. I first saw it in the midseventies at a Billy Wilder festival in Los Angeles, alongside a number of his other films. I immediately fell in love with his directing style, especially in the early movies.
