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Since the 1970s, he has had numerous roles in the film industry including writer, actor, composer, producer, and director. After directing Dark Star (1974), he has helmed both classic horror films like Halloween (1978), The Fog (1980), and The Thing (1982), and noted sci-fi tales like Escape from New York (1981) and Starman (1984).
All John Carpenter Movies Ranked by Tomatometer. John Carpenter was still a student at USC when he started piecing together what would become his first feature: 1974’s Dark Star, a sci-fi...
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.
Most films in Carpenter's career were initially commercial and critical failures, with the notable exceptions of Halloween (1978), The Fog (1980), Escape from New York (1981), and Starman (1984).
Oct 6, 2023 · Movies. The 13 best John Carpenter movies, ranked. From sci-fi spectacles to the slasher that changed the game, we rank our picks for a baker's dozen of the iconic director's best films....
Oct 19, 2018 · John Carpenter’s best movies come in many forms, from horror to sci-fi and even a little bit of Western. We rank them all, including Halloween, The Thing, Escape From New York, and more.
Mar 3, 2020 · By Kenneth Camp. Published Mar 3, 2020. John Carpenter is an iconic genre director who rose to fame with Halloween. According to IMDb, these are his 10 best movies. Otherwise known as the “Master of Horror," John Carpenter is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and composer known for his hugely culturally impactful and cult classic films.
