“John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams” hasn’t precisely obtained glowing evaluations — “no less than a legend obtained paid,” RogerEbert.com’s Brian Tallerico wrote in summary — but it surely has given Carpenter a purpose to present some already-iconic interviews. The newest comes via Insider, and options Carpenter consuming a Popsicle whereas telling anybody who does not just like the “little sequence” to “f**ok off.” He additionally advised the outlet he wasn’t involved together with his legacy as a filmmaker, saying, “I am not a grasp of something. I simply need to play video video games and watch basketball.” It will be thrilling to see how the filmmaker’s singular persona interprets to an interview with Colbert.
Earlier than “Suburban Screams,” Carpenter hadn’t labored as a director since 2010’s “The Ward,” however he did proceed his profession as an acclaimed composer. Carpenter contributed scores to the brand new “Halloween” trilogy, together with movies “Studio 666” and final yr’s “Firestarter” remake. As for what’s subsequent for the director in addition to video video games? The could or might not be a sequel to “The Factor” within the works. Hopefully, Colbert will get all the small print.
John Carpenter’s episode of “The Late Present With Stephen Colbert” airs in the present day, October 26, 2023, at 11:35/10:35pm central on CBS and Paramount+.
