Speaking of John Carpenter

[Chesten_Hesten]

As the old saying goes: imitation is the best form of flattery


Saw two movies this weekend that Reeked of John Carpenter's influence.

1. THE VOID
Canadian no less.



Wasn't sure what I was in for, but once I realized I was watching a movie consisting of:

The Thing
Prince of Darkness
In the Mouth of Maddness

I rather enjoyed it, sort've. I mean if you going to copy, might as well copy one of the better filmmakers of the genre. Although, like the old goon said:

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.”





Another was written by a couple of Frenchmen.

2. SAM WAS HERE

Get a load of the music:

Sam was Here:


It's like they went to the John Carpenter School of Music.










Here's the entire vid







John Carpenter on Friday the 13th:
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Harsh-Criticism-John-Carpenter-Has-Original-Friday-13th-133827.html

 

[Joe_Armstrong]

I thought this thread was about the composer.

 

[JAEGERX]

His movies are amazing

 

[HomerThompson]

Wood.

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

I thought this thread was about the composer.

Here you go:



Compare to knock-off Carpenter music:

 

[Joe_Armstrong]

Here you go:



Compare to knock-off Carpenter music:

Have you heard of a 70's band called 'The Carpenters' ?

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

Have you heard of a 70's band called 'The Carpenters' ?

Yes, they owe their Career to Little Enos!

http://www.songfacts.com/category-songs_written_by_paul_williams.php