The Prince of Darkness - Gilles BoulengerĢ20 pages John Carpenter, a quintessential horror movie director, is a true film auteur - a writer, director, composer, producer, editor, and actor - whose unique and inspired work has brought him the praise and admiration of both film critics and horror cultists. John Carpenter’s films are always memorable, distinctive, and unashamed of their genre roots. But it’s not all ghosts from The Fog or horrific mutations in The Thing, there’s time for romance in the science-fiction road movie Starman and even for the King himself in the superior bio-pic Elvis: The Movie. From the existential comedy classic Dark Star through to the terrifying smash hit Halloween, the taut siege of Assault on Precinct 13 to the visceral Vampires there’s action and tension all around. It examines Carpenter’s influences and style and the films that have, in turn, been influenced by him. Not just a director, Carpenter’s talents also extend to writing the screenplays and soundtracks to many of his films, and this guide covers his work as a director, composer, writer, and producer. Pocket Essentials (March 08, 2001), Oldcastle Books (April 28, 2011)ġ60 pages One of the most iconic directors of American cinema, John Carpenter has astonished audiences the world over with his tightly crafted horror, thriller, and science-fiction films. John Carpenter (Creative Essentials) - Colin Odell and Michelle Le Blanc
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