He got his nickname for directing such films as “Halloween,” “The Thing,” “The Fog,” “Christine” and “In the Mouth of Madness.” ...

Many directors cite John Carpenter as a major influence on their work, but Carpenter himself is more than happy to give credit to his own hero as well.

Kurt Russell is the star of five different John Carpenter movies, including a 1979 Elvis Presley biopic and some of the most ...

“Halloween” came early this year. Iconic director and composer John Carpenter recently announced he’s hitting the road this fall for a quick six-concert tour where he’ll play ...

John Carpenter finally gets his long-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The iconic - and subversive - director of the landmark Halloween (1978) continues influencing modern horror ...

John Carpenter is the legendary director behind classics like Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween, Escape from New York, and They Live, to name but a few. His diverse career shows he is adept at ...

His iconic score for "Halloween" also jump started his career ... "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to pay tribute to director John Carpenter with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.