While John Carpenter continues to have a presence in the film world, as well as a huge influence on *so much* entertainment that’s been coming out, the horror master hasn’t actually directed a film since The Ward, released back in 2010. Nearly ten years after directing his most recent film, how does Carpenter feel about getting back behind the camera?
Speaking with EW, Carpenter just noted that he’d love to direct again.
“I would love to direct something, if it’s the right thing to do at my age,” Carpenter told the site. “I’m not going to make another Thing, I’ll tell you that. I’m not going to the Arctic again. I’m not going to do that. I want to take it easy. I want to enjoy myself!”
He added, “I’ve wanted to do something in Europe and I’ve wanted to do something in Venice. I haven’t gotten a story for it though. What a place! What a strange place! And Venice is sinking! Wow. But I don’t know. I’d love to do something in Europe. That would be fun to do. There are two important things in my life, though. Basketball, when the season starts, and video games. And to play video games you have to sit in a chair and not really get up and do anything. I love that. That’s my job now, to sit around and do nothing!”
For now, Carpenter was creatively involved in this year’s Halloween, providing the film’s brand new score alongside son Cody. But another film from him, well, that’d be a dream!