In the spirit of Halloween, Alex and Jonathan look at the works of John Carpenter, one of the most iconic names in the contemporary horror genre. We watch Halloween (1978), Escape from New York (1981), and The Thing (1982) and discuss the origins of modern horror tropes, world-building, and stellar practical effects.Skip to:Coming Attractions:The Secret of NIMH (1982)The Land Before Time (1988)Anastasia (1997)For more information, visit the blog:thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/10/29/carpenterSupport the Show!Patreon: patreon.com/thefilmlingsKo-fi: ko-fi.com/thefilmlings