On January 16 1948 John Carpenter was born... so the theme for today are movies associated with John Carpenter. Known mostly as a Director of Horror and Science Fiction-he has also worn a number of hats in the production of films also taking on the roles of producer, writer, editor, composer and sometimes actor. I hope the following picks will prove entertaining by such a talented individual.
1 Halloween (1978) John Carpenter
Well-made slasher film which is considered by many to be the litmus test for all others...
2 The Thing (1982) John Carpenter
Science Fiction thriller based on the short story by John W. Campbell Jr...
3 Escape from New York (1981) John Carpenter
Post-apocalyptic cult favourite starring Kurt Russell as felon turned hero and Ernest Borgnine as quirky cab driver- campy fun...
4 Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) John Carpenter
Film about a gang taking over a police precinct-considered shocking for its time... later remade in 2005.
5 Big Trouble in Little China (1986) John Carpenter
Another cult hit also starring Kurt Russell...
As I have seen all but one film (Assault on Precinct 13) I look forward to feedback on the above picks. Hope that the following list of movies prove to be scary, fun and suspenseful viewing... enjoy!
Dianezy
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