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John Carpenter is a director with a very awkward career path, best known for creating one of the most iconic horror films of all-time and a handful of movies that eventually found success on home video, but not in theaters.

His ability to scare and enthrall is unrivaled, and his impact on a new generation of filmmakers is being felt today.

His peers cite his camera work and storytelling abilities as reasons he should be admired, but his loyal fans remember him for his candid behavior and innate ability to entertain.

With the advent of high definition, some of his works are once again finding a new audience.

So in an effort to speed up your indoctrination into all things Carpenter, this retrospective will break down which ones are truly worth your time and which ones aren’t.