John Carpenter Movies

Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.

This horror documentary is not the same as the 1986 TV special Stephen King's World of Horror nor the 1988 VHS release of the same name, which runs...

Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.

Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent...

This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe...

An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.

Documentary that explores Argento's film career.

A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.

Elvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts about the real animals on which they're based. Included: clips from films; and interviews...

The ultimate companion to John Carpenter’s "The Thing", digging deep into the proverbial iceberg to enhance your viewing experience with new...

A documentary about 'The Magnificent Seven'.

An invasion alien threatens the fate of humanity and begins in a village where there are Bill Johnson, John West and Max Giggs. The friends escape...

A look at Hammer’s progression from a back office in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status within the horror film genre. The...

Hollywood's Greatest Villains

Featuring interviews with Director John Carpenter, Producer Sandy King, Actors Michael Paré, Peter Jason, Karen Kahn, Meredith Salenger,...

Debra Hill's documentary tells the story of her multifaceted life and of inspiring filmmakers around the world, and her legacy as a creative...

A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as...

Using original interviews with director John Carpenter, stars Jamie Lee Curtis and P.J. Soles, and crew members, 'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest...

A short documentary about Robby the Robot.

French documentary on the films of John Carpenter