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Pocket Essential Vampire Films
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Kamera John Carpenter
Tension. Fear. Exhilaration. Atmospheric synthesizers. You’re in John Carpenter territory. One of the most iconic directors of American cinema John Carpenter has astonished audiences the world over with his tightly crafted horror, thriller and science-fiction films. Not just a director, Carpenter’s talents also extend to writing the screenplays and soundtracks to many of his films….
Kamera Horror Films
A ghostly figure at the window. The smash of glass. The glint of light on the edge of a knife. A row of gnashing teeth, dripping with blood. A flash of lightning. A gut wrenching scream. Horror films have proven to be among the highest grossing yet most maligned films ever made. Dismissed as juvenile…
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Pocket Essential John Carpenter
Of all the directors in commercial American film-making, John Carpenter’s films such as Halloween, The Thing, Escape From New York and Assault on Precinct 13 spark enthusiasm in those who know them and his name alone will draw people into the cinemas. Ultimately, John Carpenter’s reputation is built on his ability to tell a story and tell it well. He…
