John Carpenter: Favorite Film? - Blu-ray Forum

bruce_pullen · 01-26-2009, 04:32 PM

Question: What is your favorite Carpenter film? And why?

kpkelley · 01-26-2009, 04:35 PM

The Thing

I like monster films better than slasher films. Halloween is his second best, but I like his kitschy films too like Big Trouble in Little China and Vampires. yes, I know they are terrible, but that is why I like them.

Blu As Hell · 01-26-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Question: What is your favorite Carpenter film? And why?

Now this is a hard one...if I would have to pick a favorite, I would give it to "The Thing" by a very slim margin. The reason why is that it's a remake that is in every way better than the original. It renders the original virtually unwatchable because it's that creepy, that visceral of an experience that you will never forget how you felt the first time you saw it. You were truly alive watching that movie.

TheDarkKnight821 · 01-26-2009, 04:40 PM

Halloween. The score, the atmosphere, Michael Myers, Jamie Lee and Donald....one of the best horror movies ever.

After that, I'd say The Thing followed by the Fog. Love the score on the Fog as well.

TenEightyP · 01-26-2009, 04:42 PM

The Thing and Dark Star tie for first place.

The two very close runners up are; Assault on Precinct 13 and Escape From New York

Ooh that's a hard one for me as I have been watching these films for years and I have the soundtracks to all four !!!

...

Lyle_JP · 01-26-2009, 05:27 PM

"The Fog". It may have been one of Carpenter's least favorite films to make, but there is something about the atmosphere in that film that he never recreated so well in any other. The small seaside town feel is perfect, the music is unforgettable and haunting, and the ensemble performances were all very real, despite some silly stuff about glowing fog happening on screen.

Usually any film where 40% had to be re-shot after principle photography had wrapped is one to avoid at all cost. But Carpenter pulled this one out of it's nose dive and went on to create what I believe is (accidentally) the best film of his career.

(Fe)Man · 01-26-2009, 05:28 PM

Halloween. Never has a movie sent chills down my spine with suspense. It's the only movie that still to this day scares the daylights out of me. The music alone creeps me out.

Pirate King · 01-26-2009, 05:30 PM

The Thing. Intense. Scary. Great Ending. Excellent Soundtrack. It kept me on the edge of my seat.

Peaky · 01-26-2009, 05:32 PM

Halloween would be my fave of his. Still a classic (unlike most of it's sequels). Just love everything about it. The feel of it, and it may be my fave film score. next would be The Thing, FX wise, it still stands up today, I haven't had the pleasure of watching it on Blu, but hope to very soon....

CasualKiller · 01-26-2009, 05:33 PM

In the Mouth of Madness

Tell me, do you read Sutter Cane?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113409/plotsummary

jmtaylor200 · 01-26-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CasualKiller

In the Mouth of Madness

Tell me, do you read Sutter Cane?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113409/plotsummary

I agree, I love In the Mouth of Madness. One of my all-time favorite horror films.

upswiseass · 01-26-2009, 05:56 PM

Halloween still holds up very well for me. Seeing Rob Zombie's remake made me appreciate it that much more. A close second would be The Thing for me.

statikcat · 01-26-2009, 06:06 PM

I love John Carpenter. I think he really shows versatility when you compare movies like Halloween to Big Trouble in Little China. Those are my two favorites. Escape coming in close third. Call me crazy but I have never gotten around to seeing the Thing! Hopefully it comes to Blu-ray soon I will wait.

Pelican170 · 01-26-2009, 06:11 PM

They Live! - I love this movie... Halloween is good as well..

Lyle_JP · 01-26-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by statikcat

Call me crazy but I have never gotten around to seeing the Thing! Hopefully it comes to Blu-ray soon I will wait.

Why wait. It's out on blu-ray now.

mrbakeman · 01-26-2009, 06:17 PM

The Thing and Escape from New York. Love both of these. Big Touble not far behind.

Belloche · 01-26-2009, 07:03 PM

John Carpenter is my favorite diector. Just because it never gets any loving I'm going to go with Prince of Darkness. It's not flawless by any means but it's one of the most genuinely creepy movies I've ever seen. I used to watch it whenever it came on TV late at night and then have trouble getting to sleep.

CHERRYGARCIA · 01-26-2009, 07:30 PM

tough call..as I hold a few of his films in VERY high regard

The Thing-one of the best "balls-out" sci-fi horror films ever

Halloween- the gold standard for slasher films, and still the only one that scares me

The Fog - super campy fun with one of the all-time best horror film casts

Escape From NY - another great cast, and Kurt Russell's best film ever

They Live - Roddy Piper vs. Kieth David...nuff said!

gun to my head though Escape would take top honors, followed by:
The Thing
Halloween
They Live
The Fog

all of them have fantastic replay value!!

Germtop · 01-26-2009, 07:32 PM

Big Trouble in Little China and Prince of Darkness. I agree that Prince of Darkness is pretty creepy.

AKORIS · 01-26-2009, 07:32 PM

HALLOWEEN and THE THING are 2 of my favorite movies of all time--
not gonna pick between them

other great ones from Caroenter--
ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13............intense!
THE FOG.........................fantastic atmosphere

01-26-2009, 04:32 PM	#1
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	John Carpenter: Favorite Film? Question: What is your favorite Carpenter film? And why?

01-26-2009, 05:27 PM	#6
Lyle_JP Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:1094 Blu-ray reviews: 6	"The Fog". It may have been one of Carpenter's least favorite films to make, but there is something about the atmosphere in that film that he never recreated so well in any other. The small seaside town feel is perfect, the music is unforgettable and haunting, and the ensemble performances were all very real, despite some silly stuff about glowing fog happening on screen. Usually any film where 40% had to be re-shot after principle photography had wrapped is one to avoid at all cost. But Carpenter pulled this one out of it's nose dive and went on to create what I believe is (accidentally) the best film of his career. Last edited by Lyle_JP; 01-26-2009 at 07:05 PM.

01-26-2009, 07:30 PM	#18
CHERRYGARCIA Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Queens, NY 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:629 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:41	tough call..as I hold a few of his films in VERY high regard The Thing-one of the best "balls-out" sci-fi horror films ever Halloween- the gold standard for slasher films, and still the only one that scares me The Fog - super campy fun with one of the all-time best horror film casts Escape From NY - another great cast, and Kurt Russell's best film ever They Live - Roddy Piper vs. Kieth David...nuff said! gun to my head though Escape would take top honors, followed by: The Thing Halloween They Live The Fog all of them have fantastic replay value!! Last edited by CHERRYGARCIA; 01-26-2009 at 07:33 PM.

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01-26-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	The Thing I like monster films better than slasher films. Halloween is his second best, but I like his kitschy films too like Big Trouble in Little China and Vampires. yes, I know they are terrible, but that is why I like them.

01-26-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
TheDarkKnight821 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews:1	Halloween. The score, the atmosphere, Michael Myers, Jamie Lee and Donald....one of the best horror movies ever. After that, I'd say The Thing followed by the Fog. Love the score on the Fog as well.

01-26-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
TenEightyP Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:1061 Blu-ray collection:5884 DVD collection:140	The Thing and Dark Star tie for first place. The two very close runners up are; Assault on Precinct 13 and Escape From New York Ooh that's a hard one for me as I have been watching these films for years and I have the soundtracks to all four !!! ...

01-26-2009, 05:28 PM	#7
(Fe)Man Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:625 DVD collection:111	Halloween. Never has a movie sent chills down my spine with suspense. It's the only movie that still to this day scares the daylights out of me. The music alone creeps me out.

01-26-2009, 05:30 PM	#8
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	The Thing. Intense. Scary. Great Ending. Excellent Soundtrack. It kept me on the edge of my seat.

01-26-2009, 05:32 PM	#9
Peaky Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:2	Halloween would be my fave of his. Still a classic (unlike most of it's sequels). Just love everything about it. The feel of it, and it may be my fave film score. next would be The Thing, FX wise, it still stands up today, I haven't had the pleasure of watching it on Blu, but hope to very soon....

01-26-2009, 05:33 PM	#10
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	In the Mouth of Madness Tell me, do you read Sutter Cane? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113409/plotsummary

01-26-2009, 05:56 PM	#12
upswiseass Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:243 Trading Score:37	Halloween still holds up very well for me. Seeing Rob Zombie's remake made me appreciate it that much more. A close second would be The Thing for me.

01-26-2009, 06:06 PM	#13
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	I love John Carpenter. I think he really shows versatility when you compare movies like Halloween to Big Trouble in Little China. Those are my two favorites. Escape coming in close third. Call me crazy but I have never gotten around to seeing the Thing! Hopefully it comes to Blu-ray soon I will wait.

01-26-2009, 06:11 PM	#14
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	They Live! - I love this movie... Halloween is good as well..

01-26-2009, 06:17 PM	#16
mrbakeman Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Dacula Ga. (Hometown San Diego) Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:575 Blu-ray collection:1702 DVD collection:950	The Thing and Escape from New York. Love both of these. Big Touble not far behind.

01-26-2009, 07:03 PM	#17
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	John Carpenter is my favorite diector. Just because it never gets any loving I'm going to go with Prince of Darkness. It's not flawless by any means but it's one of the most genuinely creepy movies I've ever seen. I used to watch it whenever it came on TV late at night and then have trouble getting to sleep.

01-26-2009, 07:32 PM	#19
Germtop Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:720 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:1	Big Trouble in Little China and Prince of Darkness. I agree that Prince of Darkness is pretty creepy.

01-26-2009, 07:32 PM	#20
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19	HALLOWEEN and THE THING are 2 of my favorite movies of all time-- not gonna pick between them other great ones from Caroenter-- ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13............intense! THE FOG.........................fantastic atmosphere

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