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Movies 08.12.2011

The James Clayton Column: The Thing is just the thing for the festive season

James Clayton

Looking for an alternative Christmas movie? James explains why John Carpenter’s The Thing is the perfect festive flick…

Movies 28.11.2011

In defence of The Thing prequel

Ryan Lambie

Some have argued that The Thing, the prequel to John Carpenter’s 1982 classic, should never have been made. Here’s Ryan’s defence of a decent sci-fi chiller…

Disc Reviews 26.10.2011

The Ward Blu-ray review

Dave Adamson

John Carpenter’s first film in a decade arrives on Blu-ray, but is The Ward a return to form for the master of horror? Here’s Dave’s review…

Movies 19.06.2011

Looking back at John Carpenter’s Dark Star

Lawrence Brookes

John Carpenter and Dan O’Bannon kicked off their careers in 1974 with the sci-fi comedy, Dark Star. Lawrence looks back at a low-budget classic...

Movies 06.05.2011

Warner Bros delays UK DVD release of John Carpenter’s The Ward

Simon Brew

The UK DVD and Blu-ray release of The Ward, the latest John Carpenter film, has been put back five months. And here’s why…

Movies 26.04.2011

10 directors in need of a hit

Luke Holland

In this saccharine world of semi-skimmed, PG-13 fluff, we need Verhoeven to get back to what he does best.

They’ve had their successes, and they clearly have talent. Yet all hasn't been going to plan. Luke looks at 10 directors in need of a critical and financial hit…

Movies 12.04.2011

Matt Reeves to direct new take on They Live

Simon Brew

Cloverfield director Matt Reeves agrees to make a new version of the story that inspired the John Carpenter movie, They Live…

Movies 25.02.2011

Amber Heard interview: Drive Angry 3D, Nicolas Cage, John Carpenter, The Rum Diary and strong female roles in horror

Duncan Bowles

Amber Heard natters to us about Drive Angry 3D, working with John Carpenter, The Rum Diary, and the legend that is The Cage...

Movies 17.01.2011

John Carpenter's The Ward review

Ryan Lambie

One of Den of Geek’s most beloved directors returns to the big screen with The Ward. How does it measure up to John Carpenter’s earlier work? Here’s Ryan’s review...

Movies 07.01.2011

First trailer for John Carpenter’s The Ward

Simon Brew

The brand new and long-awaited film from John Carpenter is weeks away. And here’s the trailer for The Ward…

Movies 02.11.2010

John Carpenter to adapt horror comic Darkchylde

Ryan Lambie

John Carpenter is set to direct an adaptation of horror comic book, Darkchylde, and we have the poster to prove it...

Movies 29.07.2010

John Carpenter’s The Ward gets promo website

Ryan Lambie

An official website appears for directing legend John Carpenter’s upcoming spectral thriller, The Ward...

Misc 19.07.2010

Music in the movies: John Carpenter

Glen Chapman

Halloween. The Fog. Escape From New York. Glen looks back at the finest scores of director and musician, John Carpenter...

Movies 09.07.2010

Celebrating John Carpenter's They Live

Sean Leyland

They Live is that most bittersweet of works, the last great creation of a master working at his very best.

A sharp sci-fi satire on 80s consumerism, and one of the longest fight scenes in history to boot. Sean takes a fond look back at John Carpenter's They Live...

Movies 25.06.2010

Could Timothy Olyphant be Snake Plissken in Escape From New York remake?

Ryan Lambie

Director Breck Eisner talks about his take on the classic Escape From New York, and the possibility of Timothy Olyphant playing the lead…

Movies 16.06.2010

The Thing prequel gets release date

Simon Brew

Universal’s prequel to John Carpenter’s The Thing is set for release next April, it’s been confirmed…

Movies 08.06.2010

The Ten best, worst, and most underrated movies of John Carpenter

Ryan Lambie

Ryan looks back over the long career of John Carpenter, and picks out the best, worst and most underappreciated movies in his back catalogue…

Movies 07.06.2010

John Carpenter to direct Fangland

Ryan Lambie

After a nine year hiatus, John Carpenter signs up to direct the modern vampire movie Fangland…

Movies 23.04.2010

Breck Eisner to direct Escape From New York remake

Simon Brew

The long-mooted remake of the John Carpenter classic Escape From New York might just have found its new director…

Disc Reviews 24.09.2009

Starman Blu-ray review

Carley Tauchert

John Carpenter's Starman gets solid 1080p treatment, on a fairly forgettable Blu-ray...

Movies 15.09.2009

First look at John Carpenter's The Ward

Martin Anderson

John Carpenter, the master of horror, is back after 8 years with The Ward...

Movies 09.11.2007

The Kurt Russell ready reckoner

Martin Anderson

It's Ready Reckoner Friday, and this week, Kurt Russell steps into the limelight. Martin even watched Captain Ron to bring you this...

Movies 21.09.2007

The John Carpenter ready reckoner

Martin Anderson

Martin loves John Carpenter. Martin loves John Carpenter's DVD commentaries. But even Martin knows that Ghosts Of Mars is shocking. Let the ready reckoner commence...

Movies 05.09.2007