John Carpenter: Favorite Film? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Wilfredo · 01-26-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

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

+1, It's too difficult to pick between them. I have over 2,500 movies of which I have not seen near 600. Nevertheless I have seen Halloween and The Thing more than 15 times each one.

The Fog in third place.

Edo · 01-26-2009, 09:03 PM

a nightmare on elm street

doctorD · 01-26-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

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

This is one of my favs as well. Also, the Thing!

Porkchop Express · 01-26-2009, 09:15 PM

Big Trouble in Little China

twill812 · 01-26-2009, 09:24 PM

[QUOTE=AKORIS;1548813]HALLOWEEN and THE THING are 2 of my favorite movies of all time--
not gonna pick between them

Both my 1 & 2 favorites. Halloween is must watch each year. (Wifes all time favorite too)

MrFilmFanatic · 01-26-2009, 09:37 PM

Halloween is my favorite horror movie of all time so this is definitely my favorite John Carpenter movie too.

Uberbot · 01-27-2009, 02:20 AM

I really love John Carpenter, despite that fact that he seems to have forgotten how to make a good movie.

It just isn't possible to pick a favorite. Here is my top 5.

The Thing - One of the best horror movies ever made. The pacing is engaging, the mood is unique and the special effects are horrifying even after all these years.

Big Trouble in Little China - You Leave Jack Burton Alone! Nuff Said.

They Live - This one is a favorite cult classic. Roddy Piper is surprisingly good plus this movie has the best fight scene ever in the history of fight scenes.

In the Mouth of Madness - One of the best Lovecraftian horror movies ever made. Great cast, dark story ... I am very anxious to watch it again. Come on Blu!!

Prince of Darkness - A very creepy and often forgotten about movie. Bonus - Alice Cooper makes a great homeless guy!!

naturephoto1 · 01-27-2009, 02:23 AM

I may be out of step with most, but, my favorite is Starman and it is unlike any of his other work.

Rich

DAROCKNESSMONSTER · 01-27-2009, 02:25 AM

oman

...

i don't even know.
possibly "the thing."

mostly all of his films are great, but I would say "the thing" is his reigning achievement. taught script and direction. great cast. effects. smörgåsbord of awesome.

Sussudio · 01-27-2009, 02:28 AM

halloween ftw

Blu-Dog · 01-27-2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

The Thing

+1

With Assault on Precinct 13 coming in second.

GORT · 01-27-2009, 02:34 AM

The Thing
It's one of the best Science fiction/Horror movies made it's one of a few movies that I could watch and when it is over watch it again

Dexter Morgan · 01-27-2009, 02:37 AM

I'd have to say Halloween.

bruce_pullen · 01-27-2009, 03:15 PM

1. I would say Halloween (1978).

It is a perfect insidious effort. Eerie and unspecific: through its duration. A masterpiece of economy, a triumph of imagination, Halloween was John's peak effort. The score, the pacing, it’s a standard. Need I say more?

2. Assault of Presinct 13 (1976). Very personal, quite sparse, the film represents the pinnacle of less is more. Rio Bravo on steroids, Assault propels with kinetic force. Don't forget that soundtrack. “I have moments”

3. The Thing (1982). The last great film of Carpenter, it has budget and grace. Ennio Morricone did the score. But it still sounds like Carpenter. The epitome of a dark epic, the Thing isn’t easy to read. With intelligence and performance, the gore is just the icing. I wish more would take note.

SDon1969 · 01-27-2009, 03:22 PM

For me, The Thing is king. Great characters, setting, story, pacing, atmosphere, soundtrack - it's got it all! And no side love story, to boot.

Arvin Clone · 01-27-2009, 04:48 PM

Halloween

Just imagine a movie being made for $200,000 nowadays. Halloween was less about gore and more about suspense. It is still one of the best horror movies ever, IMO.

bruce_pullen · 01-28-2009, 12:18 AM

No one's said Elvis: The Movie (1979)? Has anyone seen it?

GGX · 01-28-2009, 12:29 AM

Assault on Precinct 13

quexos · 01-28-2009, 12:30 AM

The Thing ... That dude whose head turned into a spider, priceless !

GGX · 01-28-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SDon1969

For me, The Thing is king. Great characters, setting, story, pacing, atmosphere, soundtrack - it's got it all! And no side love story, to boot.

Uh... well I'd think having an all male cast had something to do with it...

01-27-2009, 02:20 AM	#27
Uberbot Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Orlando, FL Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:339 Blu-ray reviews:8	I really love John Carpenter, despite that fact that he seems to have forgotten how to make a good movie. It just isn't possible to pick a favorite. Here is my top 5. The Thing - One of the best horror movies ever made. The pacing is engaging, the mood is unique and the special effects are horrifying even after all these years. Big Trouble in Little China - You Leave Jack Burton Alone! Nuff Said. They Live - This one is a favorite cult classic. Roddy Piper is surprisingly good plus this movie has the best fight scene ever in the history of fight scenes. In the Mouth of Madness - One of the best Lovecraftian horror movies ever made. Great cast, dark story ... I am very anxious to watch it again. Come on Blu!! Prince of Darkness - A very creepy and often forgotten about movie. Bonus - Alice Cooper makes a great homeless guy!! Last edited by Uberbot; 01-27-2009 at 02:23 AM.

01-27-2009, 03:15 PM	#34
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	A Tough One. 1. I would say Halloween (1978). It is a perfect insidious effort. Eerie and unspecific: through its duration. A masterpiece of economy, a triumph of imagination, Halloween was John's peak effort. The score, the pacing, it’s a standard. Need I say more? 2. Assault of Presinct 13 (1976). Very personal, quite sparse, the film represents the pinnacle of less is more. Rio Bravo on steroids, Assault propels with kinetic force. Don't forget that soundtrack. “I have moments” 3. The Thing (1982). The last great film of Carpenter, it has budget and grace. Ennio Morricone did the score. But it still sounds like Carpenter. The epitome of a dark epic, the Thing isn’t easy to read. With intelligence and performance, the gore is just the icing. I wish more would take note.

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01-26-2009, 09:24 PM	#25
twill812 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Marina, CA Blu-ray collection:51	[QUOTE=AKORIS;1548813]HALLOWEEN and THE THING are 2 of my favorite movies of all time-- not gonna pick between them Both my 1 & 2 favorites. Halloween is must watch each year. *(Wifes all time favorite too)*

01-26-2009, 09:37 PM	#26
MrFilmFanatic Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:58	Halloween is my favorite horror movie of all time so this is definitely my favorite John Carpenter movie too.

01-27-2009, 02:23 AM	#28
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	I may be out of step with most, but, my favorite is Starman and it is unlike any of his other work. Rich

01-27-2009, 02:25 AM	#29
DAROCKNESSMONSTER Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio. Blu-ray collection:291 Blu-ray reviews:1	oman ... i don't even know. possibly "the thing." mostly all of his films are great, but I would say "the thing" is his reigning achievement. taught script and direction. great cast. effects. smörgåsbord of awesome.

01-27-2009, 02:28 AM	#30
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	halloween ftw

01-27-2009, 02:34 AM	#32
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	The Thing It's one of the best Science fiction/Horror movies made it's one of a few movies that I could watch and when it is over watch it again

01-27-2009, 02:37 AM	#33
Dexter Morgan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:87 Trading Score:15	I'd have to say Halloween.

01-27-2009, 03:22 PM	#35
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	For me, The Thing is king. Great characters, setting, story, pacing, atmosphere, soundtrack - it's got it all! And no side love story, to boot.

01-27-2009, 04:48 PM	#36
Arvin Clone Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Missouri 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:198 DVD collection:452 Digital collection:5 Prime collection:3	Halloween Just imagine a movie being made for $200,000 nowadays. Halloween was less about gore and more about suspense. It is still one of the best horror movies ever, IMO.

01-28-2009, 12:18 AM	#37
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	No one's said Elvis: The Movie (1979)? Has anyone seen it?

01-28-2009, 12:29 AM	#38
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	Assault on Precinct 13

01-28-2009, 12:30 AM	#39
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	The Thing ... That dude whose head turned into a spider, priceless !

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