Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure! Horror icon John Carpenter is about to unleash a terrifying new project, and it's coming to your screens soon. But this time, he's not alone.
The Master of Horror's Legacy: John Carpenter, the visionary behind classics like 'Halloween' (1978) and the mind-bending 'The Thing' (1982), is stepping into the world of television. He will executive produce a horror anthology series, titled 'John Carpenter Presents', for Elevation Pictures. This is a significant move for the legendary director, known for his distinctive style and haunting soundtracks.
A Chilling Anthology: Created by the talented duo, Michael Amo (known for 'Pure' and 'The Listener') and Will Pascoe ('Orphan Black', 'Absentia'), the series will take viewers on a journey to the remote Alaskan wilderness. Season one promises to immerse audiences in a terrifying blend of supernatural and existential horror, reflecting the hidden fears and societal concerns of our era. But here's where it gets intriguing: the series aims to capture Carpenter's unique visual and musical essence, as he composed the scores for most of his iconic films.
Christina Piovesan, representing Elevation Pictures, expressed her enthusiasm: "We're overjoyed to venture into television with the horror maestro, John Carpenter. Amo and Pascoe's extensive writing and showrunning expertise make them the perfect team to bring this thrilling series to life." Amo and Pascoe will also serve as executive producers alongside Carpenter and his wife, Sandy King Carpenter, under their Storm King Productions banner.
A New Chapter for Elevation: The series marks a significant step for Elevation Pictures, renowned as a film distribution giant in Canada, known for bringing a mix of arthouse and mainstream films from producers like A24 and Neon to Canadian audiences. With this project, they expand their reach into television, following their recent success with the documentary 'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery' at the Toronto Film Festival, later released on Hulu and Disney+.
And this is the part most people miss: how will Carpenter's distinctive style translate to the small screen? Will it captivate audiences as his films have for decades? The anticipation is building, and horror enthusiasts are eager to find out. What do you think? Are you excited to see Carpenter's influence in a new medium? Share your thoughts below!
