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.
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.
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- January 16, 1948
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Learn about the life and career of John Carpenter, a prolific and influential horror and sci-fi filmmaker. Find out his awards, trademarks, trivia, quotes, and more on IMDb.
- Music Department, Writer, Composer
- January 16, 1948
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.
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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 2, 2014 · John Carpenter is a master of horror who created the 1978 thriller hit 'Halloween' and directed other films such as 'The Thing' and 'Escape from New York'. Learn about his life, career, awards and personal life from this comprehensive biography.
