John Carpenter
9 titles
Filmography
9 results

Amityville: An Origin Story
Amityville: An Origin Story is the first elevated, authoritative look at the strange alchemy of mass murder, 1970's paranormal obsession, and the explosion of the horror film genre that gave rise to The Amityville Horror sensation.

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
(2006)We delve into the ancient Celtic origins and the dark fun of Halloween with an eerie journey back in time to experience the ancient beliefs and practices.

A History of Horror
A lifelong fan of the genre, Mark begins by exploring the golden age of Hollywood horror. From the late 1920s until the 1940s, a succession of classic pictures and unforgettable actors defined the horror genre - including The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney, Dracula with Bela Lugosi, and Frankenstein starring Boris Karloff.

Monsterland
(2009)A journey through time and history of diverse monster types, from the latex monster in devastated postwar Japan to aliens and serial murderers.

Henchman: The Al Leong Story
(2018)This documentary explores the life of one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces from 80's action films. Al Leong is the greatest cinematic henchman of all time. From Die Hard and Lethal Weapon to Big Trouble in Little China and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, follow the career of Al Leong with vintage footage and interviews from the likes of John Carpenter, Jeff Imada, Craig Baxley and more.

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
(2009)An exploration into the appeal of horror films in society featuring interviews with some of the people behind the genre's iconic movies.

In Search of Darkness
(2019)An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the cast and crew members who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.

In Search of Tomorrow
(2022)A nostalgic look at ’80s sci-fi, told by the creators and dreamers it inspired—exploring how those visionary films shaped the world we know today.

The History of Metal and Horror
(2021)The History of Metal and Horror is the documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres ultimately crossed paths. Horror film icons also discuss how their films have influenced the horror genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work well together.