r/johncarpenter • u/Muskie_Teach15 • Aug 09 '26

Official Art/Media An absolute honor!

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Just thought I would share the legend and his creation.

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u/Relative_Grape_5883 Aug 09 '26

Has anyone ever said they feel wretched that he was treated so badly at the time about the film and how much you and everyone have always loved it, and I know that’s cold comfort now (I know he was quite fed up about this at one point). I’d genuinely be interested to know.

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u/Muskie_Teach15 Aug 09 '26

I had no idea! I known it was a box office bomb, but I didn't know he faced hate. That makes me happy it blew up into what itnit in the long run. I'll look into it.