John Carpenter Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Carpenter.

John Carpenter is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and composer, widely recognized as a pioneer in the horror and science fiction genres. Born on January 16, 1948, in Carthage, New York, Carpenter developed a passion for filmmaking from an early age. He attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where he gained practical experience in directing and writing.

Carpenter's directorial debut came with the low-budget science fiction film "Dark Star" in 1974. However, it was his breakthrough movie, "Halloween" (1978), that established him as a prominent filmmaker. He not only directed the slasher flick but also composed its hauntingly iconic score. The success of "Halloween" propelled Carpenter into mainstream cinema, where he showcased his distinctive style blending horror, suspense, and action.

Throughout his career, Carpenter helmed numerous notable films, including "The Thing" (1982), "Escape from New York" (1981), and "Big Trouble in Little China" (1986). He continued to push creative boundaries and often collaborated with actor Kurt Russell, with whom he developed a lasting partnership. Carpenter's works are celebrated for their atmospheric storytelling, strong character development, and memorable musical compositions.

Over the years, Carpenter's contributions to cinema have garnered critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. Although he took a step back from directing in the late 1990s, his influence on the horror and science fiction genres remains significant, and his body of work continues to inspire filmmakers to this day. N/A

I have two different categories of favorite films. One is th

I have two different categories of favorite films. One is the emotional favorites, which means these are generally films that I saw when I was a kid anything you see in your formative years is more powerful, because it really stays with you forever. The second category is films that I saw while I was learning the craft of motion pictures.

John Carpenter

Learning

When somebody who makes movies for a living - either as an a

When somebody who makes movies for a living - either as an actor, writer, producer or director - lives to be a certain age, you have to admire them. It is an act of courage to make a film - a courage for which you are not prepared in the rest of life. It is very hard and very destructive. But we do it because we love it.

John Carpenter

Courage

In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a f

In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a filmmaker. In the US, I'm a bum.

John Carpenter

Identity

When I was a kid, I loved 'The Curse of Frankenstein,' 'The

When I was a kid, I loved 'The Curse of Frankenstein,' 'The Creeping Unknown,' 'X: The Unknown.' I love 'Forbidden Planet,' 'The Thing from Another World.' They were science fiction/horror movies, generally.

John Carpenter

Science