John Carpenter

Reviewed Filmography ^*
Articles

Halloween (2018) — Composer, Writer (characters)
Brian Tallerico
Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) — Written by
Roger Ebert
Ghosts of Mars (2001) — Written by
Roger Ebert
John Carpenter's Vampires (1998) — Directed by
Roger Ebert
Escape From L.A. (1996) — Directed by
Roger Ebert
In The Mouth Of Madness (1995) — Directed by
Roger Ebert
Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) — Directed by
Roger Ebert
Prince of Darkness (1987) — Directed by
Roger Ebert
Big Trouble In Little China (1986) — Directed by
Roger Ebert
Christine (1983) — Directed by
Roger Ebert
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) — Directed by
Roger Ebert
The Thing (1982) — Directed by
Roger Ebert
Dark Star (1980) — Produced and directed by
Roger Ebert
Halloween (1979) — Music by
Roger Ebert

* This filmography is not intended to be a comprehensive list of this artist’s work. Instead it reflects the films this person has been involved with that have been reviewed on this site.

Home Entertainment Guide: January 9, 2020

by Brian Tallerico | January 9, 2020 |

The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes Joker and The Lighthouse.

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A Language Possessed and Reconquered: Mati Diop on Atlantics

by Carlos Aguilar | November 14, 2019 |

An interview with director Mati Diop about her beguiling directorial debut, Atlantics.

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TIFF 2019: Atlantics, Bacurau, Zombi Child

by Brian Tallerico | September 5, 2019 |

A review of three films from TIFF that had their world premieres this year at Cannes.

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From Blue Velvet to Top Gun: J. Hoberman on Movie Culture in the Reagan Era

by Patrick Z. McGavin | July 15, 2019 |

An interview with the legendary critic J. Hoberman on the release of his book Make My Day.

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30 Minutes On: "Prometheus"

by Matt Zoller Seitz | July 10, 2019 |

A nightmare movie ruled by nightmare logic, and gorgeous from start to finish.

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Stranger Things Returns with Phenomenally Entertaining Third Season

by Brian Tallerico | July 1, 2019 |

This is the most purely entertaining season of Stranger Things to date.

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DC Universe’s Swamp Thing Struggles to Manage Tone Amidst Flashes of Brilliance

by Brian Tallerico | May 30, 2019 |

A review of DC Universe's Swamp Thing.

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A Look Back at the 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival

by Laura Emerick | April 18, 2019 |

This year, the classic movie marathon featured more than a hundred films and events.

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Larry Cohen: 1941-2019

by Peter Sobczynski | March 24, 2019 |

A tribute to the legendary B-movie writer and director, Larry Cohen.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum on His New Book Collection, Cinematic Encounters

by Patrick Z. McGavin | January 29, 2019 |

An interview with film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum about his new two-volume book collection, Cinematic Encounters.

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Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: December 27, 2018

by Brian Tallerico | December 27, 2018 |

The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Bad Times at the El Royale, Fahrenheit 11/9, Venom, A Simple Favor, and The Predator.

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25 Underrated Horror Films For Halloween

by The Editors | October 29, 2018 |

Over two dozen underrated horror movies for your Halloween marathon planning.

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Once Upon a Time in Haddonfield: Revisiting John Carpenter's Halloween

by Seongyong Cho | October 8, 2018 |

Far Flung Correspondent Seongyong Cho revisits John Carpenter's classic Halloween.

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Great Movies Return to the Big Screen at Music Box's 70mm Film Festival

by Nick Allen | September 14, 2018 |

A preview of the Music Box Theater's 70mm Film Festival, which runs from September 14-27.

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Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: August 2, 2018

by Brian Tallerico | August 2, 2018 |

The latest on Blu-ray and streaming services, including Ready Player One, Tully, and In the Mouth of Madness.

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Celebrating Michael Kutza: Founder of Chicago International Film Festival to be Honored at July 14th Gala

by Chaz Ebert | July 10, 2018 |

An article about the July 14th gala honoring Chicago International Film Festival founder and CEO Michael Kutza.

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Michael Kutza, Retiring Founder of Cinema/Chicago, to be Honored at July 14th Gala

by The Editors | May 10, 2018 |

An article about the retirement of Cinema/Chicago founder and CEO Michael Kutza.

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The Power of Community: A Recap of the 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival

by Laura Emerick | May 5, 2018 |

A look back at this past week's TCM Classic Film Festival, including the special guests and screenings.

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Celebration of Life for Mary Frances Fagan to be Held April 14th

by Chaz Ebert | February 26, 2018 |

An update of the article dedicating Ebertfest 2018 to Roger Ebert and Mary Frances Fagan. And recognizing Ebertfest Volunteers Leonard Doyle, and Sherren (Sherry) Slade.

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Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: February 15, 2018

by Brian Tallerico | February 15, 2018 |

The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Wonder, Only the Brave, Roman J. Israel, The Ballad of Lefty Brown, and Walking Out.

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“The Thing” That Wouldn’t Die: On the Legacy of John Carpenter’s Classic Film

by Brian Tallerico | October 31, 2017 |

A piece on the lasting power of John Carpenter's The Thing, paid tribute with a fantastic new board game from Mondo and an upcoming Blu-ray from Arrow.

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