John Kenneth Muir is an American literary critic and award-winning author. As of 2022, he has written 30 reference books in the fields of film and television, with a particular focus on the horror and science fiction genres.

“recommended”—Choice; “informative and entertaining”—ARBA; “I found this book an enjoyable experience”—SFCrowsnest; “cogent and insightful...contain[s] excellent resources”—SFRA Review; “thorough...enjoyable”—Crimson Celluloid; “tells you the story behind the story…will have you heading for the Horror and Sci-Fi sect ion at your local video store”—Cult Movies; “extensive credit lists”—Video Watchdog; “impressive”—Fandom; “complete credits, a very lengthy synopsis, and an equally lengthy commentary”—Classic Images; “excellent...get this most enjoyable book”—Hitch; “a detailed history...will delight Carpenter fans seeking hidden meanings in his multi-layered works”—The Intelligencer Record; “a very interesting read”—Little Shoppe of Horrors.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments     Introduction     I: A History and Overview of John Carpenter’s Career     II: The Films of John Carpenter     III: Films Written and Produced by John Carpenter     IV: John Carpenter on Television     V: Epilogue: We Are Transmitting from the Year 1999...     Appendix A: Some Directing Opportunities John Carpenter has Turned Down     Appendix B: Slasher Films that Followed John Carpenter’s Halloween     Appendix C: The John Carpenter Repertory Company     Appendix D: Recurring Characters in the Films of John Carpenter     Appendix E: Rating John Carpenter     Notes     Bibliography     Index

John Kenneth Muir is an American literary critic and award-winning author. As of 2022, he has written 30 reference books in the fields of film and television, with a particular focus on the horror and science fiction genres.

“recommended”—Choice; “informative and entertaining”—ARBA; “I found this book an enjoyable experience”—SFCrowsnest; “cogent and insightful...contain[s] excellent resources”—SFRA Review; “thorough...enjoyable”—Crimson Celluloid; “tells you the story behind the story…will have you heading for the Horror and Sci-Fi sect ion at your local video store”—Cult Movies; “extensive credit lists”—Video Watchdog; “impressive”—Fandom; “complete credits, a very lengthy synopsis, and an equally lengthy commentary”—Classic Images; “excellent...get this most enjoyable book”—Hitch; “a detailed history...will delight Carpenter fans seeking hidden meanings in his multi-layered works”—The Intelligencer Record; “a very interesting read”—Little Shoppe of Horrors.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments     Introduction     I: A History and Overview of John Carpenter’s Career     II: The Films of John Carpenter     III: Films Written and Produced by John Carpenter     IV: John Carpenter on Television     V: Epilogue: We Are Transmitting from the Year 1999...     Appendix A: Some Directing Opportunities John Carpenter has Turned Down     Appendix B: Slasher Films that Followed John Carpenter’s Halloween     Appendix C: The John Carpenter Repertory Company     Appendix D: Recurring Characters in the Films of John Carpenter     Appendix E: Rating John Carpenter     Notes     Bibliography     Index