"John Carpenter, or the "Master of Horror" as he has been dubbed, is one of the most influential genre directors who's ever lived. His influence on horror, sci-fi, thriller and action is huge, but Carpenter's career and range goes beyond that; you could see his soft romantic side in "Starman" and how he extraordinarily handled a traditional biopic in "Elvis."
Through the years, even his box office flops have started to gain new attention and his previously criticized films – yes, "The Thing" didn't actually get strong reviews at its initial release – are now considered to be masterpieces.
Always an influential, unique, and distinctive voice in cinema, Carpenter had always been a man ahead of his time and it's no surprise that his style is everywhere these days."
