John Carpenter News

The Thing (2011) – Blu-ray Review

Jan 30, 2012, 15:39 GMT

2011’s The Thing is an unnecessary CGI-slick prequel to John Carpenter’s 1982 classic sci-fi/horror film The Thing. It isn’t horrible and does several things right, but is easily forgettable as soon as the end credits roll.

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Take an inside look at 'The Thing'

Oct 10, 2011, 21:15 GMT

We have added a new video featurette for Univeral Pictures upcoming sci-fi horror 'The Thing.' The inside look informs you how the new movie fits in as a prequel to the 1982 John Carpenter classic.
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The creepy new movie trailer for 'The Thing' hits

Jul 14, 2011, 22:26 GMT

We have added the first trailer for Universal Pictures upcoming science fiction horror, 'The Thing.' The new movie is said to act as a prequel to 1982 John Carpenter film of the same name.
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The Ward – Movie Review

Jul 11, 2011, 13:09 GMT

Horror Meister John Carpenter springs his first film in ten years on us with the psycho thriller “The Ward.” Purported to be similar in subject and quality to “Shutter Island,” it is not even close. Even so, it is an entertaining Saturday afternoon romp into the world of cult horror.

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Post Mortem with Mick Garris back on FEARnet, John Carpenter preview, Feb 28

Feb 25, 2011, 17:56 GMT

Next week FEARnet will air new episodes of “Post Mortem with Mick Garris” featuring legendary filmmaker John Carpenter. 

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John Carpenter goes to the 'Darkchylde'

Nov 1, 2010, 17:56 GMT

John Carpenter will direct the screen adaptation of the comic book 'Darkchylde.' ... more

John Carpenter going to 'Fangland'

Jun 7, 2010, 20:31 GMT

John Carpenter will direct 'Fangland,' a contemporary version of Bram Stoker's Dracula. ... more

Starman – Blu-ray Review

Aug 17, 2009, 12:54 GMT

Starman is certainly a different film in John Carpenter’s filmography, but a wonderful one as well.  It features and intriguing performance from Jeff Bridges, a radiant Karen Allen, and a wonderful storyline.   ... more

Ghost of Mars – Blu-ray Review

Apr 1, 2009, 14:02 GMT

‘Ghosts of Mars’ is still John Carpenter’s last theatrical film, and with good reason, as it’s a derivative rehash of his own work ‘Assault on Precinct 13’ (itself a take on ‘Rio Bravo’). Cheap, ugly and rarely fun, even on a B-movie level, the campness is intentional to be sure but that doesn’t always make for enjoyable entertainment. ... more

Universal remaking ‘The Thing’

Jan 29, 2009, 12:46 GMT

Universal has announced plans for another remake of “The Thing” and has tapped “Battlestar Galactica” executive producer Ron Moore to write the screenplay with commercial helmer Matthijs Van Heijningen picked to direct the film. ... more

John Carpenter’s “They Live” could join the list of upcoming remakes

Dec 4, 2008, 13:25 GMT

Hollywood continues to crank out the remakes with John Carpenter’s 1988 film “They Live” possibly getting the treatment at Universal and Strike Entertainment. ... more