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Projects in Development (8 titles)	Budget
Darkchylde Producer Producer See fewer
Nightside (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Tales for a Halloween Night (TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Writer (graphic novel) Executive Producer, Writer (graphic novel) See fewer
The Thing Expanded Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer	$50K
They Live Executive Producer, Writer (story) Executive Producer, Writer (story) See fewer
Untitled Escape from New York Sequel Executive Producer, Writer (based on the film by) Executive Producer, Writer (based on the film by) See fewer
Untitled John Carpenter/Blumhouse Project Producer Producer See fewer
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 (2024) Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer

Projects in Development (8 titles)

Budget

Darkchylde
Producer Producer See fewer

Nightside
(TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer

Tales for a Halloween Night
(TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Writer (graphic novel) Executive Producer, Writer (graphic novel) See fewer

The Thing Expanded
Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer

$50K

They Live
Executive Producer, Writer (story) Executive Producer, Writer (story) See fewer

Untitled Escape from New York Sequel
Executive Producer, Writer (based on the film by) Executive Producer, Writer (based on the film by) See fewer

Untitled John Carpenter/Blumhouse Project
Producer Producer See fewer

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 (2024)
Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer

Films in Production (2 titles)	Budget	Status
Death of a Unicorn Composer (Composer) Composer (Composer) See fewer		Post-Prod
Halloween Knight (Short) - Very Special Thanks Very Special Thanks See fewer	$15K	Filming

Films in Production (2 titles)

Budget

Status

Death of a Unicorn
Composer (Composer) Composer (Composer) See fewer

Post-Prod

Halloween Knight
(Short) - Very Special Thanks Very Special Thanks See fewer

$15K

Filming

Past Film & Video (201 titles)

Budget

Opening Weekend

Gross
(US & Canada)

Gross
(Worldwide)

The Last Nightmare Part One (2024)
Writer (based on characters created by) Writer (based on characters created by) See fewer

$14K

I'm Back(Wards): The Askold Tutylopydirskiy Halloween Special (2024)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

All Hallows' Eve: The Spirit of Halloween (2022)
(Video) - Composer (music by) Composer (music by) See fewer

Halloween Ends (2022)
Composer (music by), Executive Producer, Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (based on characters created by) Composer (music by), Executive Producer, Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (based on characters created by) See fewer

$20MM

$40MM

$64MM

$104MM

John Carpenter Live: Behind the Scenes (2022)
Composer, Executive Producer Composer, Executive Producer See fewer

$45K

The Shape: A 'Halloween' Fan Film (2022)
(Short) - Music, Writer (based on characters created by) Music, Writer (based on characters created by) See fewer

3 Demons (2022)
Heartfelt Thank You Heartfelt Thank You See fewer

Firestarter (2022)
Composer (music by) Composer (music by) See fewer

$12MM

$3.8MM

$9.7MM

$15MM

Studio 666 (2022)
Engineer (as Rip Haight), Writer ("Studio 666") Engineer (as Rip Haight), Writer ("Studio 666") See fewer

$1.5MM

$2.5MM

$3MM

1986 (2021)
(Short) - Performer ("Night"), Writer ("Night") Performer ("Night"), Writer ("Night") See fewer

£6K

Halloween Sleeps: The Evgeny Kvasov Hangover Special (2021)
(Short) - Inspirational Thanks Inspirational Thanks See fewer

The Haddonfield Nightmare (2021)
Writer (based on the characters created by) Writer (based on the characters created by) See fewer

Masking Threshold (2021)
Thanks Thanks See fewer

Halloween Kills (2021)
Composer (music by), Executive Producer, Writer ("She Doesn't Want You Anymore", "Halloween Theme"), Writer (based on characters created by) Composer (music by), Executive Producer, Writer ("She Doesn't Want You Anymore", "Halloween Theme"), Writer (based on characters created by) See fewer

$20MM

$49MM

$92MM

$133MM

Ditched (2021)
Extra Special Thanks Extra Special Thanks See fewer

CAD 1MM

Halloween Immortal (2021)
(Short) - Composer (music by), Writer (based on a characters created by) Composer (music by), Writer (based on a characters created by) See fewer

Vicious Fun (2020)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Halloween the Hunt (2020)
(Short) - Composer (original music by) Composer (original music by) See fewer

$200

The Buskers of Galway (2019)
(Short) - Thanks Thanks See fewer

€0

Halloween: Unforgiving (2019)
(Short) - Writer (based on characters created by) Writer (based on characters created by) See fewer

Haddonfield to Arborville - Production Designer Craig Stearns on The Blob (2019)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Corporate Monster (2019)
(Short) - Inspired By The Works Of Inspired By The Works Of See fewer

Asesinato desde la Roja Oscuridad (2019)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

€12

Halloween: The Shape (2019)
(Short) - Composer Composer See fewer

Myers: The Monster of Haddonfield (2019)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

Myers: The Evil of Haddonfield (2019)
(Short) - Themes, Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) Themes, Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) See fewer

$1K

Bacurau (2019)
Performer ("Night"), Writer ("Night") Performer ("Night"), Writer ("Night") See fewer

BRL 7.7MM

$15K

$58K

$3.6MM

Myers: The Series (2019)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

Michael vs Jason: Evil Emerges (2019)
(Short) - Soundtrack ("Halloween Theme" (Metal Cover)), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") Soundtrack ("Halloween Theme" (Metal Cover)), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") See fewer

Halloween: Haddonfield Nightmare (2018)
(Short) - Writer (based on the characters created by) Writer (based on the characters created by) See fewer

Becoming Myers... (2018)
(Short) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Halloween Chapter I (2018)
(Short) - Composer Composer See fewer

Halloween 60 (2018)
(Short) - Writer (based on characters created by) Writer (based on characters created by) See fewer

Halloween (2018)
Composer, Executive Producer, Performer ("Sweet Moon"), Writer ("Sweet Moon", "Close to Me", "Halloween Theme"), Writer (based on characters created by) Composer, Executive Producer, Performer ("Sweet Moon"), Writer ("Sweet Moon", "Close to Me", "Halloween Theme"), Writer (based on characters created by) See fewer

$10MM

$76MM

$159MM

$260MM

The Spirit of Haddonfield (2018)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

Il ritorno del maestro (Return of the Master) (2018)
(Short) - Inspirational Thanks Inspirational Thanks See fewer

UAH 373

Entre Oscuros Sueños (2018)
Performer ("Return to Church", "A Message", "Transient Hotel", "Julie"), Writer ("Return to Church", "A Message", "Transient Hotel", "Julie"), Special Thanks Performer ("Return to Church", "A Message", "Transient Hotel", "Julie"), Writer ("Return to Church", "A Message", "Transient Hotel", "Julie"), Special Thanks See fewer

€12

Roja Oscuridad (2018)
Performer ("Assault on Precinct 13 (main theme)"), Writer ("Assault on Precinct 13 (main theme)"), Special Thanks Performer ("Assault on Precinct 13 (main theme)"), Writer ("Assault on Precinct 13 (main theme)"), Special Thanks See fewer

€32

Itch (2017)
(Short) - Additional Thanks Additional Thanks See fewer

CAD 764

They Still Live (2017)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

$100

The Terror of Hallow's Eve (2017)
Music ("Real Xeno", "Vortex") Music ("Real Xeno", "Vortex") See fewer

The Stalker (2016)
(Short) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

INR 4K

The Bone Garden (2016)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

The Puppet Man (2016)
(Short) - The Taxi Driver, Composer (music by) The Taxi Driver, Composer (music by) See fewer

$10K

Intruder (2016)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$20K

Killer Piñata (2015)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$5K

HALLOWEEN: The Rebirth of Michael Myers (2015)
(Short) - Composer, Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (character) Composer, Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (character) See fewer

Jason Voorhees vs. Michael Myers (2015)
(Short) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Love (2015)
Performer ("Night"), Writer ("Main Title", "Night"), The Director Thanks Performer ("Night"), Writer ("Main Title", "Night"), The Director Thanks See fewer

$3MM

$29K

$249K

$861K

Bitter Lake (2015)
Performer ("Mirror Image", "The Fog") (uncredited), Writer ("Mirror Image", "The Fog") (uncredited) Performer ("Mirror Image", "The Fog") (uncredited), Writer ("Mirror Image", "The Fog") (uncredited) See fewer

Halloween on Dartmoor (2014)
(Video) - Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Happy Halloween - Silver shamrock") Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Happy Halloween - Silver shamrock") See fewer

£20

Punk 'n' Spice (2014)
(Short) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

$1K

The Babysitter (2014)
(Short) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

The Day of the Living Dead (2014)
Original Inspiration Original Inspiration See fewer

The Last Halloween (2014)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

CAD 85K

Nosferatu vs. Father Pipecock & Sister Funk (2014)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$2MM

That Guy Dick Miller (2014)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$80K

The Unreinable Compulsion (2013)
Dedicatee Dedicatee See fewer

Hotel Inferno (2013)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Bishop Under Siege with Austin Stoker (2013)
(Video) - Composer (stock music) Composer (stock music) See fewer

The Sassy One with Nancy Loomis (2013)
(Video) - Composer (stock music) Composer (stock music) See fewer

Evil Easter 3: The Final Easter (2013)
(Short) - Dedicatee Dedicatee See fewer

Faraday (2013)
Thanks Thanks See fewer

Alice at the Apocalypse: An Interview with Alice Cooper (2013)
(Video) - Composer (stock music) Composer (stock music) See fewer

Hell on Earth with Alan Howarth (2013)
(Video) - Composer (stock music) Composer (stock music) See fewer

Sympathy for the Devil: An Interview with John Carpenter (2013)
(Video) - Self, Composer (stock music), Special Thanks Self, Composer (stock music), Special Thanks See fewer

The Messenger with Robert Grasmere (2013)
(Video) - Composer (stock music) Composer (stock music) See fewer

The Body (2013)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Halloween: Harvest of Souls 1985 (2013)
(Short) - Writer (story) Writer (story) See fewer

$100K

My Time with Terror with Jamie Lee Curtis (2013)
(Video) - Composer (stock music) Composer (stock music) See fewer

From the Darkness Theatre (2013)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$2K

The Last Job (2013)
(Short) - Thanks Thanks See fewer

$200

The Noise (2013)
(Short) - Composer Composer See fewer

$1K

Skatha (2012)
(Short) - The Producers Wish To Thank The Producers Wish To Thank See fewer

The Escape Agenda (2012)
(Short) - Composer, Writer (characters) Composer, Writer (characters) See fewer

$500

Ratas (2012)
(Short) - Dedicatee Dedicatee See fewer

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie (2012)
(Video) - Self, Special Thanks Self, Special Thanks See fewer

Halloween: Awakening (2012)
Writer (character) Writer (character) See fewer

Return of the Slasher (2012)
(Short) - Dedicatee Dedicatee See fewer

$100K

Halloween: Existence (2012)
(Short) - Writer (based on the film "Halloween" by) Writer (based on the film "Halloween" by) See fewer

$300

Halloween: Resurgence (2012)
Writer (based upon characters created by) Writer (based upon characters created by) See fewer

CAD 2K

Myers (2012)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III (2012)
(Video) - Composer Composer See fewer

The Nightmare Isn't Over: The Making of Halloween II (2012)
Composer (music by) Composer (music by) See fewer

Supernatural Activity (2012)
The Producers Would Like To Thank The Producers Would Like To Thank See fewer

$350K

ParaNorman (2012)
Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

$60MM

$14MM

$56MM

$107MM

Lockout (2012)
Writer (based on "Escape from New York" written by) (uncredited) Writer (based on "Escape from New York" written by) (uncredited) See fewer

$20MM

$6.2MM

$14MM

$33MM

Acid Head: The Buzzard Nuts County Slaughter (2011)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

CAD 50K

The Pain of Creation (2011)
(Short) - Special Thanks For Inspiration Special Thanks For Inspiration See fewer

Solyanka po-Piterski (2011)
(Short) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

Halloween (2011)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

Myers: Rise of the Boogeyman (2011)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Extraños Despertares (2011)
(Short) - Performer ("The Bank Robbery"), Writer ("The Bank Robbery") Performer ("The Bank Robbery"), Writer ("The Bank Robbery") See fewer

€10

Emerging Past (2011)
(Video) - Acknowledgment Acknowledgment See fewer

$275K

October 31st (2010)
(Short) - Writer (original screenplay) Writer (original screenplay) See fewer

Halloween: Autumn Blood (2010)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

The Infected (2010)
(Video) - Grateful Thanks Grateful Thanks See fewer

$275K

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star (2010)
(Video) - Self (voice), Music ("Benson Arizona") Self (voice), Music ("Benson Arizona") See fewer

Tartarus (2010)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

€40K

Red Nose, Black Heart (2010)
(Short) - Writer ("The Fog" (excerpt from the soundtrack), "Big Trouble in Little China" (excerpt from the soundtrack)) (uncredited) Writer ("The Fog" (excerpt from the soundtrack), "Big Trouble in Little China" (excerpt from the soundtrack)) (uncredited) See fewer

CAD 350

The Ward (2010)
Director (directed by) Director (directed by) See fewer

$10MM

$5.3MM

Escape from New Jersey (2010)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$5K

Halloween: Black Eyes (2010)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas (2010)
Thanks Thanks See fewer

ARS 10K

Blood Moon Rising (2009)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$200K

Halloween: Fall Stalking (2009)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

The Joneses (2009)
The Producers Wish To Thank The Producers Wish To Thank See fewer

$10MM

$510K

$1.5MM

$7MM

Halloween II (2009)
Composer (theme music), Writer ("Halloween Theme") Composer (theme music), Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

$15MM

$16MM

$33MM

$39MM

The Last Bad Neighborhood (2008)
Thanks (thanks and admiration) Thanks (thanks and admiration) See fewer

Face Eater (2008)
Dedicatee Dedicatee See fewer

$4K

Creature Story (2008)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$10K

Halloween (2007)
Composer (theme music), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (1978 screenplay) Composer (theme music), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (1978 screenplay) See fewer

$15MM

$26MM

$58MM

$80MM

Wingrave (2007)
(Video) - This Film Is Dedicated To This Film Is Dedicated To See fewer

$8K

Planet Terror (2007)
Performer ("Back To The Pod / The Crazies Come Out"), Writer ("Back To The Pod / The Crazies Come Out"), Special Thanks Performer ("Back To The Pod / The Crazies Come Out"), Writer ("Back To The Pod / The Crazies Come Out"), Special Thanks See fewer

$11MM

Black Santa's Revenge (2007)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$7K

Grindhouse (2007)
Performer ("Back to the Pod/The Crazies Come Out"), Writer ("Back to the Pod/The Crazies Come Out"), Thanks (segments: Planet Terror) Performer ("Back to the Pod/The Crazies Come Out"), Writer ("Back to the Pod/The Crazies Come Out"), Thanks (segments: Planet Terror) See fewer

$67MM

$12MM

$25MM

Küçük Kiyamet (2006)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$2.2MM

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (2006)
(Video) - Self, Special Thanks Self, Special Thanks See fewer

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)
(Video) - Self (archive footage), Writer ("Halloween Theme") Self (archive footage), Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

$150K

Delivery (2006)
Acknowledgment Acknowledgment See fewer

$250K

Feeling the Effects of 'the Fog' (2006)
(Video) - Self - Producer, Special Thanks Self - Producer, Special Thanks See fewer

Seeing Through 'the Fog' (2006)
(Video) - Self - Producer, Special Thanks Self - Producer, Special Thanks See fewer

Whiteout Conditions: The Remaking of a Horror Classic (2006)
(Video) - Self - Producer, Special Thanks Self - Producer, Special Thanks See fewer

The Fog (2005)
Producer, Writer (1980 screenplay) Producer, Writer (1980 screenplay) See fewer

$18MM

$12MM

$30MM

$46MM

Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)
Writer (earlier film) Writer (earlier film) See fewer

$30MM

$7MM

$20MM

$35MM

Fear of Clowns (2004)
(Video) - Thanks Thanks See fewer

The Nightmare Ends on Halloween (2004)
(Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$300

Michael Vs. Jason (2004)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

$500

Halloween 4 and 5 Cast Panel at the H25 Convention (2003)
(Video) - Composer Composer See fewer

Return to 'Escape from New York' (2003)
(Video) - Self, Special Thanks Self, Special Thanks See fewer

Jason vs. Leatherface (2003)
(Short) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

$250

The Life of David Gale (2003)
Writer ("'Halloween' Theme" (1978)) Writer ("'Halloween' Theme" (1978)) See fewer

$38MM

$7.1MM

$20MM

$39MM

Tales from the Mist: Inside 'the Fog' (2002)
(Video) - Self, Archival Material Self, Archival Material See fewer

Halloween: Resurrection - Web Cam Special (2002)
(Video) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

Scoring Resident Evil (2002)
(Video) - Self (archive footage), Special Thanks Self (archive footage), Special Thanks See fewer

Haider lebt - 1. April 2021 (2002)
Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

$19K

Vampires: Los Muertos (2002)
Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer

$429K

Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Composer (theme "Halloween"), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) Composer (theme "Halloween"), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) See fewer

$13MM

$12MM

$30MM

$38MM

'Ghosts of Mars': Special Effects Deconstruction (2001)
(Video) - Self, Composer Self, Composer See fewer

Scoring Ghosts of Mars (2001)
(Video) - Self, Composer Self, Composer See fewer

Halloween 4: Final Cut (2001)
(Video) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

Ghosts of Mars (2001)
Composer, Director (directed by), Musician, Orchestrator, Writer (written by) Composer, Director (directed by), Musician, Orchestrator, Writer (written by) See fewer

$28MM

$3.8MM

$8.7MM

$14MM

Torre (2000)
(Short) - Thanks Thanks See fewer

Nunca asistas a este tipo de fiestas (2000)
(Video) - Thanks Thanks See fewer

The American Nightmare (2000)
Self, Still Photographs (courtesy of) Self, Still Photographs (courtesy of) See fewer

Dernier moment (1998)
(Short) - Soundtrack ("Prince Of Darkness") Soundtrack ("Prince Of Darkness") See fewer

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
Composer (theme music), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) Composer (theme music), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) See fewer

$17MM

$16MM

$55MM

Vampires (1998)
Composer (music composed by), Director (directed by), Musician (rhythm guitar and synthesizers) Composer (music composed by), Director (directed by), Musician (rhythm guitar and synthesizers) See fewer

$20MM

$9.1MM

$20MM

Escape from L.A. (1996)
Composer, Director (directed by), Writer ("Escape from New York - Main Title"), Writer (characters), Writer (written by) Composer, Director (directed by), Writer ("Escape from New York - Main Title"), Writer (characters), Writer (written by) See fewer

$50MM

$8.9MM

$25MM

The Quiet Room (1996)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Fatal Frames (1996)
Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
Composer (theme "Halloween"), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) Composer (theme "Halloween"), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) See fewer

$5MM

$7.3MM

$15MM

Village of the Damned (1995)
Man at Gas Station Phone (as Rip Haight), Composer, Director (directed by) Man at Gas Station Phone (as Rip Haight), Composer, Director (directed by) See fewer

$22MM

$3.2MM

$9.4MM

In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
Composer (music by), Director (directed by) Composer (music by), Director (directed by) See fewer

$8MM

$3.4MM

$8.9MM

SMW: Night of the Legends (1994)
(Video) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Escape from New York - A Interview with John Carpenter (1994)
(Video) - Self, Performer ("Escape from New York Theme - Main Title") (uncredited), Writer ("Escape from New York Theme - Main Title") (uncredited) Self, Performer ("Escape from New York Theme - Main Title") (uncredited), Writer ("Escape from New York Theme - Main Title") (uncredited) See fewer

The Silence of the Hams (1994)
Trenchcoat Man / Gimp Trenchcoat Man / Gimp See fewer

$3MM

SMW: Blood, Brawls and Grudges (1994)
(Video) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Heads or Tails? (1993)
(Video) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)
Helicopter Pilot (as Rip Haight), Director (directed by) Helicopter Pilot (as Rip Haight), Director (directed by) See fewer

$40MM

$4.6MM

$14MM

Kickboxer from Hell (1990)
Composer (stock music) (uncredited) Composer (stock music) (uncredited) See fewer

The Hitchhiker Massacre (1990)
(Video) - Music ("The Fog", "Halloween II") Music ("The Fog", "Halloween II") See fewer

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Composer (theme "Halloween"), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) Composer (theme "Halloween"), Writer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer (characters) See fewer

$5MM

$5.1MM

$12MM

Watch the Sparrow Bleed (1989)
(Video) - Composer (music) Composer (music) See fewer

My Dream Is Yours (1988)
Stock Music (version: international) Stock Music (version: international) See fewer

They Live (1988)
Voice That Says 'Sleep' (voice) (uncredited), Composer (music by), Director (directed by), Writer (screenplay) (as Frank Armitage) Voice That Says 'Sleep' (voice) (uncredited), Composer (music by), Director (directed by), Writer (screenplay) (as Frank Armitage) See fewer

$4MM

$4.8MM

$13MM

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
Composer (theme "Halloween"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") Composer (theme "Halloween"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

$5MM

$6.8MM

$18MM

Waxwork (1988)
Dedicated To (as Carpenter) Dedicated To (as Carpenter) See fewer

$3MM

$808K

Prince of Darkness (1987)
Composer, Director (directed by), Writer (written by) (as Martin Quatermass) Composer, Director (directed by), Writer (written by) (as Martin Quatermass) See fewer

$3MM

$4.7MM

$14MM

The Coupe de Villes: Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
(Video) - John Carpenter John Carpenter See fewer

The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)
The Coupe de Villes The Coupe de Villes See fewer

$204K

$7.2MM

Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Worker in Chinatown (uncredited), Composer, Director (directed by), Writer ("Big Trouble in Little China") Worker in Chinatown (uncredited), Composer, Director (directed by), Writer ("Big Trouble in Little China") See fewer

$25MM

$2.7MM

$11MM

Lucky Seven (1986)
Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Shape Stalks Again") Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Shape Stalks Again") See fewer

Black Moon Rising (1986)
Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay by), Writer (story by) Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay by), Writer (story by) See fewer

$2.8MM

$6.6MM

Vahset Kasirgasi (1985)
Performer ("The Shape Stalks Again", "Laurie's Theme", "Still He Kills (Murder Montage)", "Laurie and Jimmy", "Halloween Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks Again", "Laurie's Theme", "Still He Kills (Murder Montage)", "Laurie and Jimmy", "Unheimliche Schattenlichter", "Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Performer ("The Shape Stalks Again", "Laurie's Theme", "Still He Kills (Murder Montage)", "Laurie and Jimmy", "Halloween Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks Again", "Laurie's Theme", "Still He Kills (Murder Montage)", "Laurie and Jimmy", "Unheimliche Schattenlichter", "Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

Yes, Madam! (1985)
Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited) Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited) See fewer

Starman (1984)
Man in Helicopter (uncredited), Director (directed by) Man in Helicopter (uncredited), Director (directed by) See fewer

$22MM

$2.9MM

$29MM

The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)
Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer

$6.4MM

$1.9MM

$8.1MM

Christine (1983)
Composer (music by), Director (directed by) Composer (music by), Director (directed by) See fewer

$9.7MM

$3.4MM

$21MM

Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
Composer, Producer, Writer (uncredited) Composer, Producer, Writer (uncredited) See fewer

$2.5MM

$6.3MM

$14MM

The Taming of Rebecca (1982)
Performer ("Laurie and Jimmy", "Halloween Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("Laurie and Jimmy", "Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Performer ("Laurie and Jimmy", "Halloween Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("Laurie and Jimmy", "Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

$18K

The Thing (1982)
Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited), Director (directed by), Composer (additional music) (uncredited) Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited), Director (directed by), Composer (additional music) (uncredited) See fewer

$15MM

$3.1MM

$20MM

$21MM

Tag: The Assassination Game (1982)
Thanks Thanks See fewer

Angel in Distress (1982)
Performer ("Laurie and Jimmy", "The Shape Stalks Again", "Halloween Theme", "Laurie's Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("Laurie and Jimmy", "The Shape Stalks Again", "Halloween Theme", "Laurie's Theme") (uncredited) Performer ("Laurie and Jimmy", "The Shape Stalks Again", "Halloween Theme", "Laurie's Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("Laurie and Jimmy", "The Shape Stalks Again", "Halloween Theme", "Laurie's Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

Halloween II (1981)
Director (additional scenes) (uncredited), Composer, Producer (produced by), Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited), Writer (written by) Director (additional scenes) (uncredited), Composer, Producer (produced by), Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited), Writer (written by) See fewer

$2.5MM

$7.4MM

$26MM

Escape from New York (1981)
Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player (voice) (uncredited), Composer (music by), Director (directed by), Music Performer, Performer ("Escape from New York Theme - Main Title") (uncredited), … See more Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player (voice) (uncredited), Composer (music by), Director (directed by), Music Performer, Performer ("Escape from New York Theme - Main Title") (uncredited), Writer ("Escape from New York Theme - Main Title") (uncredited), Writer (written by) See fewer

$6MM

$25MM

The Fog (1980)
Bennett (uncredited), Composer (music by), Director (directed by), Writer (written by) Bennett (uncredited), Composer (music by), Director (directed by), Writer (written by) See fewer

$1.1MM

$40K

$21MM

Halloween (1978)
Composer (music by), Director, Producer (uncredited), Performer ("The Shape Stalks", "Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Michael Kills Judith", "Laurie's Theme", "Meyers' House", "Loomis And Shape's Car", "The Haunted House", "The Shape Lurks", "Laurie Knows", "Better Check The Kids", "Shape Escapes") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks", "Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Michael Kills Judith", "Laurie's Theme", "Meyers' House", "Loomis And Shape's Car", "The Haunted House", "The Shape Lurks", "Laurie Knows", "Better Check The Kids", "Shape Escapes") (uncredited), Writer (screenplay by) Composer (music by), Director, Producer (uncredited), Performer ("The Shape Stalks", "Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Michael Kills Judith", "Laurie's Theme", "Meyers' House", "Loomis And Shape's Car", "The Haunted House", "The Shape Lurks", "Laurie Knows", "Better Check The Kids", "Shape Escapes") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks", "Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Michael Kills Judith", "Laurie's Theme", "Meyers' House", "Loomis And Shape's Car", "The Haunted House", "The Shape Lurks", "Laurie Knows", "Better Check The Kids", "Shape Escapes") (uncredited), Writer (screenplay by) See fewer

$325K

$47MM

Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) See fewer

$7MM

$20MM

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
Gang Member (uncredited), Storyboard Artist (uncredited), Composer (music by), Director (directed by), Editor (as John T. Chance), … See more Gang Member (uncredited), Storyboard Artist (uncredited), Composer (music by), Director (directed by), Editor (as John T. Chance), Performer ("Assault On Precinct 13 (Main Title)"), Writer ("Assault On Precinct 13 (Main Title)"), Writer (written by) See fewer

$150K

$436

Dark Star (1974)
Talby voice (uncredited), Composer, Director (directed by), Producer (produced by), Music ("Benson Arizona"), … See more Talby voice (uncredited), Composer, Director (directed by), Producer (produced by), Music ("Benson Arizona"), Writer (original story by), Writer (screenplay by) See fewer

$60K

Last Foxtrot in Burbank (1973)
Editor Editor See fewer

The Resurrection of Broncho Billy (1970)
(Short) - Composer, Editor, Writer (story) Composer, Editor, Writer (story) See fewer

$2K

Captain Voyeur (1969)
(Short) - Director, Producer, Writer Director, Producer, Writer See fewer

Gorgo Versus Godzilla (1969)
(Short) - Director Director See fewer

Gorgon, the Space Monster (1969)
(Short) - Director Director See fewer

Sorceror from Outer Space (1969)
(Short) - Director Director See fewer

Warrior and the Demon (1969)
(Short) - Director (as Johnny Carpenter) Director (as Johnny Carpenter) See fewer

Terror from Space (1963)
(Short) - Director Director See fewer

Revenge of the Colossal Beasts (1962)
(Short) - Director Director See fewer

Halloween: Comes Around
Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer

Past Television (50 titles)	Episodes
John Carpenter's Suburban Screams (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Theme Music Composer (6 episodes, 2023), Director (1 episode, 2023) Theme Music Composer (6 episodes, 2023), Director (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Phone Stalker (Oct 13, 2023) Season 1, Episode 6 - Director (directed by), Theme Music Composer Director (directed by), Theme Music Composer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
America's Morning Headquarters (2022) (TV Series) - Performer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) (1 episode, 2022), Writer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) (1 episode, 2022) Performer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) (1 episode, 2022), Writer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Episode dated 1 November 2022 (Nov 1, 2022) Performer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")), Writer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) Performer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")), Writer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) See fewer	1
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2022) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Montage") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("Halloween Montage") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer The Mask in 3D (Oct 28, 2022) Season 3, Episode 11 - Writer ("Halloween Montage") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Montage") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Brandon's Cult Movie Reviews (2022) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2022), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2022), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Tenebrae (Sep 20, 2022) Season 9, Episode 21 - Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer	1
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2021) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2021), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2021) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2021), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode #43.44 (Oct 31, 2021) Season 43, Episode 44 - Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer	1
Homecoming (2018–2020) (TV Series) - Writer ("Romero And The President") (1 episode, 2018), Writer ("The Fog Enters Town") (1 episode, 2020) Writer ("Romero And The President") (1 episode, 2018), Writer ("The Fog Enters Town") (1 episode, 2020) See fewer People (May 22, 2020) Season 2, Episode 1 - Writer ("The Fog Enters Town") (uncredited) Writer ("The Fog Enters Town") (uncredited) See fewer Helping (Nov 2, 2018) Season 1, Episode 5 - Writer ("Romero And The President") Writer ("Romero And The President") See fewer	2
Vanity Fair: YouTube Channel (2019) (TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2019) Actor (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Halloween' to 'Freaky Friday' (Nov 27, 2019) Actor Actor See fewer	1
Happy! (2019) (TV Series) - Writer ("Myer's House") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("Myer's House") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Resurrection (May 29, 2019) Season 2, Episode 10 - Writer ("Myer's House") (uncredited) Writer ("Myer's House") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Good Morning Britain (2018) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2018) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Episode dated 18 October 2018 (Oct 18, 2018) Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer	1
The Cine-Masochist (2013–2017) (TV Series) - Writer ("Pork Chop Express") (3 episodes, 2013), Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") (1 episode, 2017) Writer ("Pork Chop Express") (3 episodes, 2013), Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer HALLOWEEN special (Dec 12, 2017) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins"), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins"), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Kain's Quest (2017) (TV Series) - Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (1 episode, 2017) Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Yes, Madam (Jan 4, 2017) Season 1, Episode 6 - Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited) Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Stranger Things (2017) (TV Series) - Writer ("The Bank Robbery") (1 episode, 2017) Writer ("The Bank Robbery") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister (Oct 27, 2017) Season 2, Episode 7 - Writer ("The Bank Robbery") Writer ("The Bank Robbery") See fewer	1
Horror Talk Movie Reviews (2017) (TV Series) - Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2017) Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Halloween (Oct 5, 2017) Season 7, Episode 1 - Very Special Thanks Very Special Thanks See fewer	1
Zoo (2015–2017) (TV Series) - Writer (The Zoo theme) (36 episodes, 2015) Writer (The Zoo theme) (36 episodes, 2015) See fewer The Barrier (Sep 21, 2017) Season 3, Episode 13 - Writer (The Zoo theme) Writer (The Zoo theme) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	36
SMG4 (2016) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer SM64: Super Mario Run Run Run! (Dec 18, 2016) Season 6, Episode 42 - Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer	1
The X Factor UK (2016) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Live Show 4: Fright Night Week (Oct 29, 2016) Season 13, Episode 19 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Blockbuster Buster (2016) (TV Series) - Dedicatee (1 episode, 2016) Dedicatee (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Escape from New York vs Lockout (Sep 4, 2016) Season 6, Episode 36 - Dedicatee Dedicatee See fewer	1
Limitless (2016) (TV Series) - Performer ("Abyss", "Night") (1 episode, 2016) Performer ("Abyss", "Night") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Sands, Agent of Morra (Feb 23, 2016) Season 1, Episode 16 - Performer ("Abyss", "Night") (uncredited) Performer ("Abyss", "Night") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Simpsons (2013–2015) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2013), Performer ("'Halloween' Theme") (1 episode, 2015), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") (1 episode, 2015) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2013), Performer ("'Halloween' Theme") (1 episode, 2015), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Halloween of Horror (Oct 18, 2015) Season 27, Episode 4 - Performer ("'Halloween' Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") (uncredited) Performer ("'Halloween' Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") (uncredited) See fewer A Test Before Trying (Jan 13, 2013) Season 24, Episode 10 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer	2
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2014) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Kevin Spacey/Olivia Munn/The Lucas Brothers (Oct 31, 2014) Season 2, Episode 39 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer	1
Phelous & the Movies (2014) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2014) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Birdemic 2: The Resurrection (Feb 19, 2014) Season 6, Episode 2 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer	1
Daily Ukulele (2013) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2013) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Halloween Theme Song (Oct 31, 2013) Season 1, Episode 52 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer	1
The Comix Scrutinizer (2013) (TV Series) - Soundtrack (1 episode, 2013), Writer ("Halloween III Theme") (1 episode, 2013) Soundtrack (1 episode, 2013), Writer ("Halloween III Theme") (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Witch Doctor #0 (Oct 22, 2013) Season 2, Episode 16 - Soundtrack ("Silver Shamrock Jingle"), Writer ("Halloween III Theme") Soundtrack ("Silver Shamrock Jingle"), Writer ("Halloween III Theme") See fewer	1
Hellview (2013) (TV Series) - Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2013) Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Storm to Pass (Sep 30, 2013) Season 1, Episode 1 - Very Special Thanks Very Special Thanks See fewer	1
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series: Season Zero (2010–2013) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (3 episodes, 2010) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (3 episodes, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.3 (Mar 12, 2013) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Monkey Pudding Face (2012) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Fog") (1 episode, 2012) Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Fog") (1 episode, 2012) See fewer John Carpenter's "Halloween" & "The Fog" (Oct 29, 2012) Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Fog") Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Fog") See fewer	1
Femme Fatales (2011) (TV Series) - Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Haunted (Jun 24, 2011) Season 1, Episode 7 - Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) See fewer	1
Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (2009) (TV Movie) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer
The Angry Video Game Nerd (2007) (TV Series) - Writer ("Selections") (1 episode, 2007), Additional Music (1 episode, 2007) Writer ("Selections") (1 episode, 2007), Additional Music (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Halloween (Oct 31, 2007) Season 2, Episode 19 - Additional Music, Writer ("Selections") Additional Music, Writer ("Selections") See fewer	1
Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows (2007) (TV Movie) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Big John (2006) (TV Movie) - Self - Subject, Special Thanks Self - Subject, Special Thanks See fewer
Masters of Horror (2005–2006) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2005) Director (2 episodes, 2005) See fewer Pro-Life (Nov 24, 2006) Season 2, Episode 5 - Director Director See fewer John Carpenter's Cigarette Burns (Dec 16, 2005) Season 1, Episode 8 - Director Director See fewer	2
My Name Is Earl (2006) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2006) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Boogeyman (Mar 30, 2006) Season 1, Episode 20 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Undercover (2005) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Theme From The Fog") (1 episode, 2005) Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Theme From The Fog") (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Die Geisterjäger (2005) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Theme From The Fog") Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Theme From The Fog") See fewer	1
Super Secret Movie Rules (2004) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Self - Director (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Self - Director (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Slashers (2004) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Director, Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Self - Director, Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Power of Nightmares (2004) (TV Mini-series) - Writer ("Prince of Darkness Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)", "Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)") (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("Prince of Darkness Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)", "Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)") (1 episode, 2004) See fewer The Shadows in the Cave (2004) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)") (uncredited) Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)") (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest (2003) (TV Movie) - Self, Still Photographer Self, Still Photographer See fewer
Autopsie: Mysteriöse Todesfälle (2001– ) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer
Chick'n Swell (2001) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2001) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Episode #1.2 (2001) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Silent Predators (1999) (TV Movie) - Writer (teleplay) Writer (teleplay) See fewer
Silminnäkijä (1999) (TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 1999) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 1999) See fewer XX2: Kansallispelin harhaheitto (May 20, 1999) Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer	1
Bassie & Adriaan (1994) (TV Series) - Writer ("Theme from Halloween") (13 episodes, 1994) Writer ("Theme from Halloween") (13 episodes, 1994) See fewer Een Grensgeval (De Reis vol Verrassingen) (May 13, 1994) Season 9, Episode 16 - Writer ("Theme from Halloween") Writer ("Theme from Halloween") See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Body Bags (1993) (TV Movie) - The Coroner (segment "The Morgue"), Composer, Director (segments: The Gas Station, Hair), Executive Producer The Coroner (segment "The Morgue"), Composer, Director (segments: The Gas Station, Hair), Executive Producer See fewer
Blood River (1991) (TV Movie) - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer
El Diablo (1990) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Writer (written by) Executive Producer, Writer (written by) See fewer
WCW Saturday Night (1989) (TV Series) - Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (1 episode, 1989), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (1 episode, 1989) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (1 episode, 1989), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (1 episode, 1989) See fewer The Week Before (Jun 17, 1989) Season 5, Episode 12 - Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (uncredited), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (uncredited) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (uncredited), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Better Late Than Never (1979) (TV Movie) - Writer (teleplay by) Writer (teleplay by) See fewer
Elvis (1979) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Someone's Watching Me! (1978) (TV Movie) - Director, Writer (written by) Director, Writer (written by) See fewer
Zuma Beach (1978) (TV Movie) - Writer (teleplay) Writer (teleplay) See fewer

Past Television (50 titles)

Episodes

John Carpenter's Suburban Screams (2023)
(TV Mini-series) - Theme Music Composer (6 episodes, 2023), Director (1 episode, 2023) Theme Music Composer (6 episodes, 2023), Director (1 episode, 2023) See fewer

Phone Stalker (Oct 13, 2023) Season 1, Episode 6 - Director (directed by), Theme Music Composer Director (directed by), Theme Music Composer See fewer

See fewer

America's Morning Headquarters (2022)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) (1 episode, 2022), Writer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) (1 episode, 2022) Performer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) (1 episode, 2022), Writer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) (1 episode, 2022) See fewer

Episode dated 1 November 2022 (Nov 1, 2022) Performer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")), Writer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) Performer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")), Writer ("Halloween Theme" (as "Halloween")) See fewer

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2022)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Montage") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("Halloween Montage") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer

The Mask in 3D (Oct 28, 2022) Season 3, Episode 11 - Writer ("Halloween Montage") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Montage") (uncredited) See fewer

Brandon's Cult Movie Reviews (2022)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2022), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2022), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer

Tenebrae (Sep 20, 2022) Season 9, Episode 21 - Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2021)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2021), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2021) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2021), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2021) See fewer

Episode #43.44 (Oct 31, 2021) Season 43, Episode 44 - Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Homecoming (2018–2020)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Romero And The President") (1 episode, 2018), Writer ("The Fog Enters Town") (1 episode, 2020) Writer ("Romero And The President") (1 episode, 2018), Writer ("The Fog Enters Town") (1 episode, 2020) See fewer

People (May 22, 2020) Season 2, Episode 1 - Writer ("The Fog Enters Town") (uncredited) Writer ("The Fog Enters Town") (uncredited) See fewer

Helping (Nov 2, 2018) Season 1, Episode 5 - Writer ("Romero And The President") Writer ("Romero And The President") See fewer

Vanity Fair: YouTube Channel (2019)
(TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2019) Actor (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Halloween' to 'Freaky Friday' (Nov 27, 2019) Actor Actor See fewer

Happy! (2019)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Myer's House") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("Myer's House") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

Resurrection (May 29, 2019) Season 2, Episode 10 - Writer ("Myer's House") (uncredited) Writer ("Myer's House") (uncredited) See fewer

Good Morning Britain (2018)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2018) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2018) See fewer

Episode dated 18 October 2018 (Oct 18, 2018) Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

The Cine-Masochist (2013–2017)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Pork Chop Express") (3 episodes, 2013), Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") (1 episode, 2017) Writer ("Pork Chop Express") (3 episodes, 2013), Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

HALLOWEEN special (Dec 12, 2017) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins"), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins"), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title", "Chariots of Pumpkins") See fewer

See fewer

Kain's Quest (2017)
(TV Series) - Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (1 episode, 2017) Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

Yes, Madam (Jan 4, 2017) Season 1, Episode 6 - Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited) Performer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited), Writer ("The Shape Stalks") (uncredited) See fewer

Stranger Things (2017)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Bank Robbery") (1 episode, 2017) Writer ("The Bank Robbery") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister (Oct 27, 2017) Season 2, Episode 7 - Writer ("The Bank Robbery") Writer ("The Bank Robbery") See fewer

Horror Talk Movie Reviews (2017)
(TV Series) - Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2017) Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

Halloween (Oct 5, 2017) Season 7, Episode 1 - Very Special Thanks Very Special Thanks See fewer

Zoo (2015–2017)
(TV Series) - Writer (The Zoo theme) (36 episodes, 2015) Writer (The Zoo theme) (36 episodes, 2015) See fewer

The Barrier (Sep 21, 2017) Season 3, Episode 13 - Writer (The Zoo theme) Writer (The Zoo theme) See fewer

See fewer

SMG4 (2016)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016), Performer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer

SM64: Super Mario Run Run Run! (Dec 18, 2016) Season 6, Episode 42 - Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") Performer ("Halloween Theme"), Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

The X Factor UK (2016)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer

Live Show 4: Fright Night Week (Oct 29, 2016) Season 13, Episode 19 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

The Blockbuster Buster (2016)
(TV Series) - Dedicatee (1 episode, 2016) Dedicatee (1 episode, 2016) See fewer

Escape from New York vs Lockout (Sep 4, 2016) Season 6, Episode 36 - Dedicatee Dedicatee See fewer

Limitless (2016)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Abyss", "Night") (1 episode, 2016) Performer ("Abyss", "Night") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer

Sands, Agent of Morra (Feb 23, 2016) Season 1, Episode 16 - Performer ("Abyss", "Night") (uncredited) Performer ("Abyss", "Night") (uncredited) See fewer

The Simpsons (2013–2015)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2013), Performer ("'Halloween' Theme") (1 episode, 2015), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") (1 episode, 2015) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2013), Performer ("'Halloween' Theme") (1 episode, 2015), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") (1 episode, 2015) See fewer

Halloween of Horror (Oct 18, 2015) Season 27, Episode 4 - Performer ("'Halloween' Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") (uncredited) Performer ("'Halloween' Theme") (uncredited), Writer ("'Halloween' Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

A Test Before Trying (Jan 13, 2013) Season 24, Episode 10 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2014) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2014) See fewer

Kevin Spacey/Olivia Munn/The Lucas Brothers (Oct 31, 2014) Season 2, Episode 39 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Phelous & the Movies (2014)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2014) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2014) See fewer

Birdemic 2: The Resurrection (Feb 19, 2014) Season 6, Episode 2 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Daily Ukulele (2013)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2013) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2013) See fewer

Halloween Theme Song (Oct 31, 2013) Season 1, Episode 52 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

The Comix Scrutinizer (2013)
(TV Series) - Soundtrack (1 episode, 2013), Writer ("Halloween III Theme") (1 episode, 2013) Soundtrack (1 episode, 2013), Writer ("Halloween III Theme") (1 episode, 2013) See fewer

Witch Doctor #0 (Oct 22, 2013) Season 2, Episode 16 - Soundtrack ("Silver Shamrock Jingle"), Writer ("Halloween III Theme") Soundtrack ("Silver Shamrock Jingle"), Writer ("Halloween III Theme") See fewer

Hellview (2013)
(TV Series) - Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2013) Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2013) See fewer

Storm to Pass (Sep 30, 2013) Season 1, Episode 1 - Very Special Thanks Very Special Thanks See fewer

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series: Season Zero (2010–2013)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (3 episodes, 2010) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (3 episodes, 2010) See fewer

Episode #1.3 (Mar 12, 2013) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

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Monkey Pudding Face (2012)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Fog") (1 episode, 2012) Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Fog") (1 episode, 2012) See fewer

John Carpenter's "Halloween" & "The Fog" (Oct 29, 2012) Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Fog") Writer ("Halloween Theme", "The Fog") See fewer

Femme Fatales (2011)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer

Haunted (Jun 24, 2011) Season 1, Episode 7 - Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title" (edited version)) See fewer

Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (2009)
(TV Movie) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

The Angry Video Game Nerd (2007)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Selections") (1 episode, 2007), Additional Music (1 episode, 2007) Writer ("Selections") (1 episode, 2007), Additional Music (1 episode, 2007) See fewer

Halloween (Oct 31, 2007) Season 2, Episode 19 - Additional Music, Writer ("Selections") Additional Music, Writer ("Selections") See fewer

Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows (2007)
(TV Movie) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Big John (2006)
(TV Movie) - Self - Subject, Special Thanks Self - Subject, Special Thanks See fewer

Masters of Horror (2005–2006)
(TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2005) Director (2 episodes, 2005) See fewer

Pro-Life (Nov 24, 2006) Season 2, Episode 5 - Director Director See fewer

John Carpenter's Cigarette Burns (Dec 16, 2005) Season 1, Episode 8 - Director Director See fewer

My Name Is Earl (2006)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2006) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2006) See fewer

Boogeyman (Mar 30, 2006) Season 1, Episode 20 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

Undercover (2005)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Theme From The Fog") (1 episode, 2005) Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Theme From The Fog") (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

Die Geisterjäger (2005) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Theme From The Fog") Writer ("Halloween Theme", "Theme From The Fog") See fewer

Super Secret Movie Rules (2004)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Self - Director (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Self - Director (1 episode, 2004) See fewer

Slashers (2004) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Director, Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Self - Director, Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

The Power of Nightmares (2004)
(TV Mini-series) - Writer ("Prince of Darkness Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)", "Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)") (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("Prince of Darkness Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)", "Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)") (1 episode, 2004) See fewer

The Shadows in the Cave (2004) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)") (uncredited) Writer ("Prince of Darkness (Main Theme)") (uncredited) See fewer

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'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest (2003)
(TV Movie) - Self, Still Photographer Self, Still Photographer See fewer

Autopsie: Mysteriöse Todesfälle (2001– )
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Chick'n Swell (2001)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2001) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 2001) See fewer

Episode #1.2 (2001) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (uncredited) See fewer

Silent Predators (1999)
(TV Movie) - Writer (teleplay) Writer (teleplay) See fewer

Silminnäkijä (1999)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 1999) Writer ("Halloween Theme") (1 episode, 1999) See fewer

XX2: Kansallispelin harhaheitto (May 20, 1999) Writer ("Halloween Theme") Writer ("Halloween Theme") See fewer

Bassie & Adriaan (1994)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Theme from Halloween") (13 episodes, 1994) Writer ("Theme from Halloween") (13 episodes, 1994) See fewer

Een Grensgeval (De Reis vol Verrassingen) (May 13, 1994) Season 9, Episode 16 - Writer ("Theme from Halloween") Writer ("Theme from Halloween") See fewer

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Body Bags (1993)
(TV Movie) - The Coroner (segment "The Morgue"), Composer, Director (segments: The Gas Station, Hair), Executive Producer The Coroner (segment "The Morgue"), Composer, Director (segments: The Gas Station, Hair), Executive Producer See fewer

Blood River (1991)
(TV Movie) - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer

El Diablo (1990)
(TV Movie) - Executive Producer, Writer (written by) Executive Producer, Writer (written by) See fewer

WCW Saturday Night (1989)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (1 episode, 1989), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (1 episode, 1989) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (1 episode, 1989), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (1 episode, 1989) See fewer

The Week Before (Jun 17, 1989) Season 5, Episode 12 - Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (uncredited), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (uncredited) Performer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (uncredited), Writer ("Halloween Theme - Main Title") (uncredited) See fewer

Better Late Than Never (1979)
(TV Movie) - Writer (teleplay by) Writer (teleplay by) See fewer

Elvis (1979)
(TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer

Someone's Watching Me! (1978)
(TV Movie) - Director, Writer (written by) Director, Writer (written by) See fewer

Zuma Beach (1978)
(TV Movie) - Writer (teleplay) Writer (teleplay) See fewer

Self (158 titles)
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024) Self Self See fewer
The Justin Beahm Radio Hour (2024) (Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer John Carpenter (Oct 1, 2024) Season 2, Episode 34 - Self Self See fewer
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA (2024) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer The Future of L.A. (May 10, 2024) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2023) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Keegan-Michael Key/Elle Key/John Carpenter (Oct 26, 2023) Season 9, Episode 13 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2023) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
Amityville: An Origin Story (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Horror Director (1 episode, 2023) Self - Horror Director (1 episode, 2023) See fewer The Feedback Loop (May 14, 2023) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Horror Director Self - Horror Director See fewer
In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer
Masters of Monsters: A Godzilla Monster Marathon - Hosted by John Carpenter (2022) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror (2022– ) (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
Halloween in Hollywood (2022) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Big Picture (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) See fewer John Carpenter's 'The Thing' at 40, with John Carpenter! (Jul 19, 2022) Season 1, Episode 487 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Charles Band's Full Moon Freakshow (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2022) Self (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer Episode 1: John Carpenter w/special guest Dare Taylor (May 24, 2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer Sideshow #1: A Little More With John Carpenter (Jun 28, 2022) Self Self See fewer
In Search of Tomorrow (2022) Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer
The History of Metal and Horror (2021) Self Self See fewer
IMDb Interviews (2018–2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2018) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2018) See fewer Halloween Kills (Oct 15, 2021) Season 3, Episode 60 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Halloween (Oct 16, 2018) Season 1, Episode 15 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Hollywood Insider (2021) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2021) Self (3 episodes, 2021) See fewer How South Korean Cinema Has Come to Define Modern Cinema: From Bong Joon-ho to Park Chan-wook (Oct 7, 2021) Season 13, Episode 49 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Biography: WWE Legends (2021) (TV Series) - Self - Director, They Live (1 episode, 2021) Self - Director, They Live (1 episode, 2021) See fewer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (Apr 25, 2021) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self - Director, They Live Self - Director, They Live See fewer
The Howard Hawks Masterclass with John Carpenter (2021) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer
The Rise of the Synths (2019) Narrator Narrator See fewer
Bret Easton Ellis Podcast (2016–2019) (Podcast Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2016) Self (2 episodes, 2016) See fewer Episode dated 31 October 2019 (Oct 31, 2019) Self Self See fewer John Carpenter (May 23, 2016) Self Self See fewer
In Search of Darkness (2019) Self - Director - The Fog, The Thing, They Live, Prince of Darkness Self - Director - The Fog, The Thing, They Live, Prince of Darkness See fewer
Hollywood 1982: un été magique au cinéma (2019) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Stupefying! (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Spéciale Cannes 2019 (May 20, 2019) Season 3, Episode 21 - Self Self See fewer
Henchman: The Al Leong Story (2018) Self Self See fewer
Retribution: Uncovering The Fog (2018) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Collider Interviews (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Halloween 2018: Behind the Scenes with Jamie Lee Curtis (Oct 19, 2018) Self Self See fewer
Sitges - 51 Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya (2018) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode #40.6 (Oct 29, 2017) Season 40, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
Monstres, Ennemis intérieurs (2017) Self Self See fewer
Terreur et glamour: Montée et déclin du studio Hammer (2017) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The People's Network Showcase: Horror Edition (2016) (TV Movie) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
Requiem for a Shapeshifter (2016) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
WTF with Marc Maron (2016) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2016) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Joe Dante/John Carpenter (Jun 30, 2016) Season 1, Episode 720 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned (2016) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music (2015) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Carpenter on Quatermass (2014) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Why Horror? (2014) Self Self See fewer
The Director's Chair (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer John Carpenter (May 10, 2014) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) (TV Mini-series) - Self (2 episodes, 2014) Self (2 episodes, 2014) See fewer Invasion (May 3, 2014) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer Space (Apr 26, 2014) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Top 40 Ultimate Action Movies (2014) (TV Movie) - Self - Director Self - Director See fewer
Dread Central Live (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer John Carpenter and Sandy King Open Their Asylum (Feb 17, 2014) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Unzipping Body Bags (2013) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
He Lives: Interview with John Carpenter (2013) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
They Live: Independent Thoughts (2012) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
They Live: Watch, Look, Listen - The Sights & Sounds of They Live (2012) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
100 Years of Universal - The Lot (2012) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Future of Fear (2011) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge (2011) (Short) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
John Carpenter Presents Funny or Die's Halloween (2011) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Scary Girl (2011) (Short) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
TCM Guest Programmer (2011) (TV Series) - Self - Special Guest (1 episode, 2011) Self - Special Guest (1 episode, 2011) See fewer John Carpenter (Oct 2011) Season 8, Episode 8 - Self - Special Guest Self - Special Guest See fewer
That Is All (2011) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Twilight: Breaking Dawn Spoof (2011) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
What Have You Done to Me? (2011) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Horror Masters: Cat Thrower (2011) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
The Original Monster Mash (2011) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Nightmare Factory (2011) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Post Mortem with Mick Garris (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer John Carpenter (Mar 7, 2011) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
Texas Frightmare Weekend 2010 (2010) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss (2010) (TV Mini-series) - Self (3 episodes, 2010) Self (3 episodes, 2010) See fewer The American Scream (Oct 25, 2010) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Halloween: The Inside Story (2010) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
More Tales from the Script (2010) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock (2009) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style (2009) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009) Self Self See fewer
Monsterland (2009) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Tales from the Script (2009) Self Self See fewer
The Secret World of Superfans (2008) Self Self See fewer
Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro (2008) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy (2008) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of the Master (2008) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh (2008) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (2008) Self Self See fewer
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) Self - Film Director Self - Film Director See fewer
Science of Horror (2008) Self Self See fewer
Halloween: Faces of Fear (2007) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Bloodsucking Cinema (2007) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
John Woo: A Life in Pictures (2007) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Commemoration: Howard Hawks' 'Rio Bravo' (2007) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Fearmakers Collection (2007) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Final Delivery: The Making of 'Pro Life' (2007) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (2006) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) Self Self See fewer
Cinemaker (2006) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Celluloid Apocalypse: An Interview with John Carpenter (2006) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story (2006) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Film '72 (2006) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2006) Self (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Episode dated 20 February 2006 (Feb 20, 2006) Self Self See fewer
Hollywood's Greatest Villains (2005) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Perfect Scary Movie (2005) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
THS Investigates (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer (Jul 17, 2005) Self Self See fewer
Animal Icons (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer It Came from Japan (Jun 6, 2005) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
Snake Plissken: Man of Honor (2005) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
05 Spaceys (2005) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Super Secret Movie Rules (2004) (TV Series) - Self - Director (1 episode, 2004) Self - Director (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Slashers (2004) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Director Self - Director See fewer
Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures (2004) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Part I: 100-81 (Oct 26, 2004) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Christine: Fast and Furious (2004) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Christine: Finish Line (2004) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Christine: Ignition (2004) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
John Carpenter: Fear Is Just the Beginning... The Man and His Movies (2004) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Escape From New York film intro by John Carpenter (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Escape From New York film intro by John Carpenter (10:38) (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
An Opera of Violence (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Something to Do with Death (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Wages of Sin (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Into the Night with... (2003) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Franka Potente und John Carpenter (Oct 3, 2003) Self Self See fewer
SexTV (2003) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Dark Desires: Sexuality in the Horror Film (Mar 15, 2003) Season 5, Episode 15 - Self Self See fewer
Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer? (2003) Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer
Masters of Horror (2002) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Icons (2002) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2002) Self (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Scary Games (Oct 27, 2002) Season 1, Episode 13 - Self Self See fewer
Fear on Film: Inside 'the Fog' (2002) (TV Short) - Self Self See fewer
Red Desert Nights: Making 'Ghosts of Mars' (2001) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
E! True Hollywood Story (2001) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Scream (Oct 31, 2001) Season 6, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
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Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties (2001) (TV Movie) - Self - interviewee Self - interviewee See fewer
HBO First Look (2001) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Ghosts of Mars (Aug 2001) Season 8, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer
The Daily Show (2001) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer John Carpenter (Aug 14, 2001) Season 6, Episode 22 - Self Self See fewer
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre (2000) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film (2000) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven' (2000) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Faces of Evil (2000) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Late Show with David Letterman (1999) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1999) Self (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Episode dated 22 November 1999 (Nov 22, 1999) Self Self See fewer
The Night He Came Home: John Carpenter's Halloween (1999) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
'Halloween' Unmasked 2000 (1999) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Masters of Fantasy (1998) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1998) Self (1 episode, 1998) See fewer John Carpenter (1998) Self Self See fewer
Unmasking the Horror (1998) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Le cercle du cinéma (1998) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1998) Self (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Episode dated 15 April 1998 (Apr 15, 1998) Self Self See fewer
A-Z of Horror (1997) (TV Mini-series) - Self Self See fewer
After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater (1997) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Reality Trip (1997) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
100 Years of Horror (1996) (TV Series) - Self - Director, 'The Thing' / Self - Writer & Director / Self - Director, 'Halloween' / Self - Director (4 episodes, 1996) Self - Director, 'The Thing' / Self - Writer & Director / Self - Director, 'Halloween' / Self - Director (4 episodes, 1996) See fewer Aliens (1996) Season 1, Episode 20 - Self - Director, 'The Thing' Self - Director, 'The Thing' See fewer See more See fewer Loading
100 Years of Horror: Witchcraft and Demons (1996) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Movie Magic (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Action Effects: Ultimate Action (1996) Season 4, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer
Alta Voltagem (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Episode #1.29 (Nov 3, 1996) Season 1, Episode 29 - Self Self See fewer
Charlie Rose (1996) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1996) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Episode dated 9 September 1996 (Sep 9, 1996) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Carrie on Hollywood (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Chasing the Hollywood Dream (Sep 1, 1995) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Close-Up (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Episode #1.8 (Apr 6, 1995) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Sci-Fi Buzz (1992– ) (TV Series) - Self - Director (1 episode) Self - Director (1 episode) See fewer John Carpenter/Bob Burns/Barbara Hambly Self - Director Self - Director See fewer
Fear in the Dark (1991) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Signals (1990) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1990) Self (1 episode, 1990) See fewer The Hero Strikes Back (1990) Self Self See fewer
First Works (1989) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Media Show (1988–1989) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1988) Self (2 episodes, 1988) See fewer Episode #4.4 (Feb 19, 1989) Season 4, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer Episode #3.9 (Dec 11, 1988) Season 3, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
The Making of 'They Live' (1988) (TV Short) - Self Self See fewer
Cinema 3 (1986) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1986) Self (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Episode dated 29 December 1986 (Dec 29, 1986) Self Self See fewer
Making of Featurette: Starman (1984) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Take One: Fear on Film (1982) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Making of 'the Thing' (1982) (TV Short) - Narrator Narrator See fewer
The Making of a Chilling Tale (1982) (TV Short) - Narrator Narrator See fewer
Late Night with David Letterman (1982) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1982) Self (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Episode #1.75 (Jun 9, 1982) Season 1, Episode 75 - Self Self See fewer
Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1980) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1980) Self (1 episode, 1980) See fewer Episode dated 30 October 1980 (Oct 30, 1980) Self Self See fewer
Arena (1979) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1979) Self (1 episode, 1979) See fewer Cinema: John Carpenter and star Donald Pleasence on Location in Los Angeles plus Blue Collar and Yaphet Kotto (Jan 31, 1979) Season 4, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer

Self (158 titles)

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)
Self Self See fewer

The Justin Beahm Radio Hour (2024)
(Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer

John Carpenter (Oct 1, 2024) Season 2, Episode 34 - Self Self See fewer

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA (2024)
(TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer

The Future of L.A. (May 10, 2024) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2023)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) See fewer

Keegan-Michael Key/Elle Key/John Carpenter (Oct 26, 2023) Season 9, Episode 13 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2023)
(TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer

Amityville: An Origin Story (2023)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - Horror Director (1 episode, 2023) Self - Horror Director (1 episode, 2023) See fewer

The Feedback Loop (May 14, 2023) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Horror Director Self - Horror Director See fewer

In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)
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