In the Mouth of Madness
We highlight the contribution of this exceptional New Zealand actor to the art of acting. His recent passing has rekindled memories among film lovers and prompted us to look back at his unforgettable performances in films by Żuławski, Carpenter, Armstrong, Noyce, and Spielberg.
New Restoration
John Trent, an insurance investigator, must track down Sutter Cane, a famous horror writer who has gone missing. As his investigation unfolds, John begins to wonder if the author’s supposedly fictional world might actually be real.
John Carpenter
John Carpenter is an American director, screenwriter, producer, and composer. With a cinematic career spanning nearly forty years, he has directed numerous horror and science fiction films that have gained international renown over time. He is generally recognized as a master of the horror genre. His films are characterized by a minimalist style and simple storylines, crisp, unadorned editing, and minimalist music that he composes himself. As an independent filmmaker, he directed his first feature film, Dark Star, in 1974. Two years later, he helmed the action film Assault on Precinct 13 before turning to horror, which quickly became his preferred genre, with Halloween in 1978. The film was a tremendous success. From then on, Carpenter's career took off, and productions continued, with Hollywood opening its doors to him.
