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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Apr 30, 2024 · John Carpenter is an award-winning writer, director, and composer. Born in Kentucky, he studied film at the University of Southern California before making Dark Star and Assault on Precinct 13. An internationally renowned master of the horror genre, Carpenter spawned the iconic Halloween movie franchise, as well as such classics as The Fog ...
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 /...
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of John Carpenter, a master of horror who directed classics like Halloween, The Thing and Christine. Find out his awards, influences, personal life and more.
