Revolutionary Writers – The Horror Writer: John Carpenter

Known as “The Horror Master,” John Carpenter is Hollywood’s ultimate auteur of fright. In this new interview, the writer, director and composer talks about his career and the constantly shifting horror landscape. Internationally renowned for genre classics including “Halloween,” “They Live,” “Escape from New York,” “The Thing” and “Christine,” he is touring this fall in support of his new album, “Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998.” (Source: American Masters)