Throughout the course of his career, John Carpenter has directed horror movies that have redefined the genre in several ways.
His 1978 horror classic, “Halloween” is nothing less than a full-blown pop culture phenomenon, and his lesser-known films, such as “Prince of Darkness,” is still being discovered by horror-heads.
Carpenter’s legacy obviously extends beyond his filmmaking, as he is also a composer with a penchant for creating original soundtracks meant to enhance the source material.
Despite being a man of many talents, Carpenter’s love for horror seeps into everything he makes, be it hypnotic tales of terror or fast-paced action pieces with horror elements.So, when exactly did Carpenter discover his affinity towards the genre? The director has been inspired by a string of classic horror writers, as his work has often been adaptations of the works of John W.
Campbell, H.P.
Lovecraft, and Stephen King.
The Lovecraftian influence is evident
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