The Thing
1982
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We're born afraid, we're all afraid of things: death, disfigurement, loss of a loved one. Everything that I'm afraid of, you're afraid of and vice versa. So everybody feels fear and suspense. John Carpenter. Loss, Horror Genre, Vices.
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- In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a filmmaker. In the US, I'm a bum.
- What scares me is what scares you. We're all afraid of the same things. That's why horror is such a powerful genre. All you have to do is ask yourself what frightens you and you'll know what frightens me.
- I can play just about any keyboard but I can't read or write a note.
- Well, 'They Live' was a primal scream against Reaganism of the '80s. And the '80s never went away. They're still with us. That's what makes 'They Live' look so fresh - it's a document of greed and insanity.
- On The Rules of Moviemaking
- On The Two Types of Horror Stories
- On The Importance of Night of The Living Dead
- On The Truth About Hollywood
- On The Horror of Watching His Own Movies
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- On The Perception of A Filmmaker
- On Standing Out
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- On His Favorite Movies
“I think the rules of filmmaking are essentially the same as they were since, I guess, The Birth Of A Nation. The way you make movies: long shot, close-up, camera movement, structure—it’s all the same. Not much has changed. But the technology of movies has vastly changed. From 35mm black-and-white to color, from nitrate film to safety film and now ...
“There are two different stories in horror: internal and external. In external horror films, the evil comes from the outside, the other tribe, this thing in the darkness that we don’t understand. Internal is the human heart.” —From a 2011 interview with Vulture
“One movie that showed me it was possible to make a low-budget horror movie was Night of the Living Dead(1968). When I saw that, I was like, 'Wow, that's really effective, but it's obviously low budget.' They didn't have any money but they actually made something cool. That was inspirational to me when I was in film school.” —From a 2015 interview ...
“Film buffs who don't live in Hollywood have a fantasy about what it's like to be a director. Movies and the people who make movies have such glamor associated with them. But the truth is, it's not like that. It's very different. It's hard work. If you were suddenly catapulted into that situation—without any training—you would say after it was over...
“I don't watch my films. I've seen 'em enough after cutting them and putting the music on. I don't ever want to see them again.” —From a 2012 interview with Entertainment Weekly
“I’ve been feeling old for years and years, and I think the movie business did it to me. At one point I just did movie after movie, and it starts tearing you down physically—emotionally too, if you do one after another. The stress, the emotional exertion of dealing with others. I’ve worked with really great actors and really difficult actors. The d...
“In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a filmmaker. In the U.S., I'm a bum.” —From The Films of John Carpenter
“I don't want to be in the mainstream. I don't want to be a part of the demographics. I want to be an individual. I wear each of my films as a badge of pride. That's why I cherish all my bad reviews. If the critics start liking my movies, then I'm in deep trouble.” —From an essay for Santa Fe Studios
“My years in the business have taught me not to worry about what you can’t control.” —From a 2007 interview with MovieMaker Magazine
“I have two different categories of favorite films. One is the emotional favorites, which means these are generally films that I saw when I was a kid; anything you see in your formative years is more powerful, because it really stays with you forever. The second category is films that I saw while I was learning the craft of motion pictures.” —From ...
These John Carpenter quotes offer a glimpse into the creative mind of a legendary filmmaker who has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. They serve as reminders to embrace our passions, take risks, and stay true to ourselves in our creative endeavors.
- “I don’t want to be in the mainstream. I don’t want to be a part of the demographics. I want to be an individual. I wear each of my films as a badge of pride.
- “In France, I’m an auteur; in Germany, a filmmaker; in Britain; a genre film director; and, in the USA, a bum.”
- “Everyone who ever made a low-budget film was influenced by NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD”.
- “One could make money and get a career going with a low-budget horror film about killers attacking on holidays. It is always flattering to have somebody copy you.”
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It's called growing up. When somebody who makes movies for a living - either as an actor, writer, producer or director - lives to be a certain age, you have to admire them. It is an act of courage to make a film - a courage for which you are not prepared in the rest of life. It is very hard and very destructive.
