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John Carpenter Movies

Director

Best Known

All Movies

167 movies

Directed 25

2023
Phone Stalker
Phone Stalker
Director
Horror, Thriller
2011
The Ward
The Ward
Director
Horror, Thriller
2006
Pro-Life
Pro-Life
Director
Horror, Thriller, TV Movie
2005
Cigarette Burns
Cigarette Burns
Director
Horror, TV Movie
2001
Ghosts of Mars
Ghosts of Mars
Director, Writer, Original Music Composer
Horror, Action, Science Fiction
1998
Vampires
Vampires
Director, Original Music Composer
Fantasy, Horror, Action
1996
Escape from L.A.
Escape from L.A.
Director, Writer, Original Music Composer
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
1995
Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned
Director, Original Music Composer · as Man at Gas Station Phone
Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
In the Mouth of Madness
In the Mouth of Madness
Director, Original Music Composer
Horror, Mystery
1993
Body Bags
Body Bags
Director, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer · as Coroner
Horror, TV Movie
1992
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Director · as Helicopter Pilot
Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance
1988
They Live
They Live
Director, Writer, Original Music Composer · as Voice That Says 'Sleep' (voice) (uncredited)
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
1987
Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness
Director, Writer, Original Music Composer
Horror
1986
Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China
Director, Original Music Composer · as Worker in Chinatown (uncredited)
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
1984
Starman
Starman
Director · as Man in Helicopter (uncredited)
Drama, Science Fiction, Romance
1983
Christine
Christine
Director, Original Music Composer
Horror
1982
The Thing
The Thing
Director, Additional Music · as Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)
Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
1981
Escape from New York
Escape from New York
Director, Writer, Original Music Composer · as Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
1980
The Fog
The Fog
Director, Writer, Original Music Composer · as Bennett
Horror
1979
Elvis
Elvis
Director
Drama, Music, TV Movie
1978
Someone's Watching Me!
Someone's Watching Me!
Director, Writer
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Halloween
Halloween
Director, Writer, Producer, Original Music Composer · as Paul (voice) / Michael Myers (uncredited)
Horror, Thriller
1976
Assault on Precinct 13
Assault on Precinct 13
Director, Writer, Editor, Original Music Composer · as Gang Member (uncredited)
Action, Thriller, Crime
1975
Dark Star
Dark Star
Director, Writer, Producer, Original Music Composer · as Talby Voice
Comedy, Science Fiction
1969
Captain Voyeur
Captain Voyeur
Director, Writer, Producer
Horror, Comedy

Acting 8

TBA
Take One: Fear on Film
Take One: Fear on Film
Actor
Documentary
The Rise of the Synths
The Rise of the Synths
as Narrator (voice)
Documentary
2022
Studio 666
Studio 666
Music · as Engineer
Horror, Comedy, Music
2020
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
as (archive footage)
Horror, Comedy
2016
The Puppet Man
The Puppet Man
Music · as The Taxi Driver
Thriller
2011
Scary Girl
Scary Girl
Actor
Horror, Comedy
1994
The Silence of the Hams
The Silence of the Hams
as Trenchcoat Man / Gimp
Comedy, Thriller
1986
The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly
as The Coupe de Villes
Fantasy, Drama, Family

Writing & Producing 31

TBA
Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness
Writer
Animation
Untitled Halloween Film
Untitled Halloween Film
Writer
Carpenter
Carpenter
Writer · as Self (archive footage)
Documentary
Escape from New York
Escape from New York
Writer, Executive Producer
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
2022
Halloween Ends
Halloween Ends
Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
Horror, Thriller
John Carpenter Live: Behind the Scenes
John Carpenter Live: Behind the Scenes
Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
2021
Halloween Kills
Halloween Kills
Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
Horror
2018
Halloween
Halloween
Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
Horror, Thriller
2012
Halloween: Existence
Halloween: Existence
Writer
Horror
2009
Halloween II
Halloween II
Writer
Horror
2007
Halloween
Halloween
Writer
Horror
2005
The Fog
The Fog
Writer, Producer
Horror, Mystery
Assault on Precinct 13
Assault on Precinct 13
Writer
Adventure, Action, Thriller
2002
Halloween: Resurrection - Webcam Special
Halloween: Resurrection - Webcam Special
Writer
Horror
Vampires: Los Muertos
Vampires: Los Muertos
Executive Producer, Music
Horror, Action, Thriller
Halloween: Resurrection
Halloween: Resurrection
Writer
Horror, Thriller
1999
Silent Predators
Silent Predators
Writer
Horror, Action, Thriller
1998
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Writer
Horror, Thriller
1995
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Writer, Main Title Theme Composer
Horror, Thriller
The Philadelphia Experiment
The Philadelphia Experiment
Executive Producer
Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
1991
Blood River
Blood River
Writer
Drama, Western, TV Movie
1990
El Diablo
El Diablo
Writer
Comedy, Western, TV Movie
1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Writer, Main Title Theme Composer
Horror, Thriller
1988
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Writer, Main Title Theme Composer
Horror, Thriller
1986
Black Moon Rising
Black Moon Rising
Writer, Executive Producer
Action, Thriller
1982
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Producer, Original Music Composer
Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
1981
Halloween II
Halloween II
Writer, Producer, Original Music Composer
Horror, Thriller
1979
Better Late Than Never
Better Late Than Never
Writer
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
1978
Zuma Beach
Zuma Beach
Writer
Drama, Comedy
Eyes of Laura Mars
Eyes of Laura Mars
Writer
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
1970
The Resurrection of Broncho Billy
The Resurrection of Broncho Billy
Writer, Music, Editor
Drama, Western

Other 103

TBA
Walking In The Dark
Walking In The Dark
Music
Adventure
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
as Self - Filmmaker
History, Documentary, TV Movie
Untitled Bong Joon-ho Horror Film
Untitled Bong Joon-ho Horror Film
Original Music Composer
Horror, Action
Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound
Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound
as Self
Documentary
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
as Self
Documentary
Caged In
Caged In
Thanks
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Big John
Big John
as Self
Documentary
The Debra Hill Story
The Debra Hill Story
as Self
Documentary
John Carpenter Live At Primavera Sound 2016
John Carpenter Live At Primavera Sound 2016
as Self - Keyboards
Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Monstres lennemi de lintérieur
Monstres lennemi de lintérieur
as Self
Documentary
Nunca asistas a este tipo de fiestas
Nunca asistas a este tipo de fiestas
Thanks
Horror, Comedy
Scream and Scream Again A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again A History of the Slasher Film
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica
Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica
Thanks
Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction
The Thing Expanded
The Thing Expanded
as Self
Horror, Documentary
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
as Self
Documentary
In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness
as Self
Horror, Documentary
Horror Cafe
Horror Cafe
as Self
Documentary
Full Moon Rising: The Charles Band Story
Full Moon Rising: The Charles Band Story
as Self
Documentary
Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas
Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas
Thanks
Horror, Comedy
1982 Hollywood Summer
1982 Hollywood Summer
as Self
Documentary
The Little Cotton Girl
The Little Cotton Girl
Thanks
Horror
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
as Self
Horror, Documentary
Fear in the Dark
Fear in the Dark
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer?
Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer?
as Self (voice)
Documentary
Monsterland
Monsterland
as Self
Documentary
2026
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary
2025
In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999
In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999
as Self
Horror, Documentary
John Carpenter: Live From Los Angeles - Halloween Night
John Carpenter: Live From Los Angeles - Halloween Night
as Self
Music
2024
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
as Self
Horror, Documentary
2023
The Spot
The Spot
Thanks
Horror
The History of Metal and Horror
The History of Metal and Horror
as Self
Documentary, Music
2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III
In Search of Darkness: Part III
as Self
Horror, Documentary
Halloween in Hollywood
Halloween in Hollywood
as Self
Documentary
Valley of the Dead
Valley of the Dead
Additional Music
Horror, Comedy, War
Firestarter
Firestarter
Original Music Composer
Horror, Science Fiction
In Search of Tomorrow
In Search of Tomorrow
as Self - Interviewee
Documentary, Science Fiction
2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
as Self
Horror, Documentary
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
as Self
Horror, Documentary, Mystery
2018
Henchman: The Al Leong Story
Henchman: The Al Leong Story
as Self
Documentary
John Carpenter: Live Retrospective
John Carpenter: Live Retrospective
as Self
Music
He Came Home
He Came Home
Music
Horror
2016
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
as Self
Documentary
2015
Why Horror?
Why Horror?
as Self
Horror, Documentary
2014
Carpenter on Quatermass
Carpenter on Quatermass
as Self
Documentary
2012
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
as Self
Documentary
Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Music
Documentary
2011
The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear
as Self
Documentary
Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge
Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge
as Self/Host
Comedy
Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
as Self
Documentary
2010
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
as Himself (voice)
Documentary, Science Fiction
Halloween: The Inside Story
Halloween: The Inside Story
as Self
Documentary
2009
Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
as Self
Documentary
The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
as Self
Documentary
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
as Self
Horror, Documentary
Tales from the Script
Tales from the Script
as Self
Documentary
2008
Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators
Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators
as Self
Documentary
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
as Self
Documentary
Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro
Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro
as Self
Documentary
In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
as Self
Documentary
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown
as Self
Horror, Documentary
2007
Bloodsucking Cinema
Bloodsucking Cinema
as Self
Documentary
Commemoration Howard Hawks Rio Bravo
Commemoration Howard Hawks Rio Bravo
as Self
Documentary
2006
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as Self
Documentary, Science Fiction
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
as Self
Documentary, Science Fiction
Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story
Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story
as Self
Documentary
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
as Self
Documentary
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
as Self
Documentary
Working with a Master John Carpenter
Working with a Master John Carpenter
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary
2005
Hollywood's Greatest Villains
Hollywood's Greatest Villains
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
as Self
Documentary
Snake Plissken: Man of Honor
Snake Plissken: Man of Honor
as Self
Documentary
2004
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
as Self
Documentary
Christine: Ignition
Christine: Ignition
as Self
Documentary
Christine: Finish Line
Christine: Finish Line
as Self
Documentary
Christine: Fast and Furious
Christine: Fast and Furious
as Self
Documentary
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
as Self
Documentary
2003
Return to 'Escape from New York'
Return to 'Escape from New York'
as Himself
Documentary
Something to Do with Death
Something to Do with Death
as Self - Filmmaker
Documentary
The Wages of Sin
The Wages of Sin
as Self - Filmmaker
Documentary
An Opera of Violence
An Opera of Violence
as Self - Filmmaker
Documentary
Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
as Self
Horror, Documentary
2002
Scoring "Resident Evil"
Scoring "Resident Evil"
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
as Self
Documentary
Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
as Self
Documentary
2001
Scoring 'Ghosts of Mars'
Scoring 'Ghosts of Mars'
as Self
Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
as Self
Documentary
Hidden Values The Movies of the Fifties
Hidden Values The Movies of the Fifties
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
as Self
Horror, Documentary
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
as Self
Horror, Documentary
1999
Halloween Unmasked
Halloween Unmasked
as Self
Documentary
1998
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
as Self
Documentary
1995
After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater
After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater
as Self
Documentary
1994
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
1989
First Works
First Works
as Self
Documentary
Stephen Kings World of Horror
Stephen Kings World of Horror
as Self
Documentary
1988
The Making of 'They Live'
The Making of 'They Live'
as Self
Documentary
1986
Stephen Kings World of Horror
Stephen Kings World of Horror
as Self
Documentary
1982
The Making of The Thing
The Making of The Thing
as Self
Horror, Documentary, Science Fiction
1979
Bringing A Legend To Life
Bringing A Legend To Life
as Himself
Documentary
1973
The Last Foxtrot in Burbank
The Last Foxtrot in Burbank
Editor
Comedy
1971
The Stationmaster
The Stationmaster
Music, Musician
1968
Good Morning Dan
Good Morning Dan
Camera Operator
Drama, Science Fiction