Ep. 0171: DHP Heroes: John Carpenter, Part 1
Tis the season for some Halloween-related DHP — specifically, part 1 of a 2-part DHP Heroes feature on filmmaker John Carpenter, perhaps best known for his work in the horror genre.
Join CJ as he discusses:
- The concepts of ‘auteur’ and ‘cult classic’ or ‘cult film,’ and how they apply to Carpenter and his work
- A bit about Carpenter’s early life, upbringing, and time at USC film school
- Coverage and commentary on most of Carpenter’s early films, from Dark Star (1974) through The Thing (1982)
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Internal Links
- DHP Ep. 0107: Applying Guerrilla Methods Beyond War – CJ’s presentation at Porcfest 2016 (includes some discussion of the making of Night of the Living Dead)
- DHP Ep. 0086: DHP Heroes: George Carlin
External Links
- Halloween 1978 and Halloween: A Cut above the Rest (Two documentaries that can be found on Youtube that are about the making of the original Halloween)