‘Everything I know about evil I learned in that small town’: John Carpenter on terrifying the world with Halloween, The Thing and The Fog
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Guardian
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At 78, legendary filmmaker John Carpenter reflects on his groundbreaking career in horror and science fiction cinema. The visionary director discusses how his small-town upbringing shaped his understanding of human darkness, his creative philosophy, and his uncompromising approach to filmmaking. Through candid conversations about iconic productions like Halloween, The Thing, and The Fog, Carpenter reveals the artistic principles that transformed him into a cinematic rebel who revolutionized the genre.
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