Carpenter's star shone bright and burned out fast, making her death the subject of tabloid fodder and intrigue for years to come.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1477436/producers-afraid-greta-gerwig-barbie-todd-haynes-superstar-repeat/

During 's release, audiences (and a lot of critics) were in the mood for the friendly breed of aliens that helped popularize, and Carpenter's gruesome, aggressive monster movie was attacked for being the antithesis of this.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/horror-movies-critics-loved-audiences-hated/

In the decades since John Carpenter's "Halloween" premiered, few movies have come close to matching the nihilistic terror of Carpenter's stripped-down slasher opus.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1381880/horror-movies-flawless-except-single-scene/

In the decades since John Carpenter's "Halloween" premiered, few movies have come close to matching the nihilistic terror of Carpenter's stripped-down slasher opus.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1381880/horror-movies-flawless-except-single-scene/

John Carpenter's favorite Western follows an aging outlaw gang led by Pike Bishop who decide on one final heist before retirement.

Source: https://screenrant.com/best-western-movie-soundtracks-scores-ranked/

Shortly after Carpenter's statement, Michelle Trachtenberg (Dawn Summers) opened up about Whedon’s inappropriate behavior and how he was not allowed in a room alone with her.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/claudiasantos/toxic-tv-sets

What I love about Carpenter's film — beyond the atmosphere and the score — is that it streamlines a lot of the narrative.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/09/10/stephen-king-christine-40th-anniversary/