John Carpenter is the greatest horror filmmaker of all time. Born in Carthage, New York, in 1948, Carpenter rose to prominence directing low-budget short films before making his high-profile directorial debut with the 1974 cult classic sci-fi flick Dark Star. Since then, he’s been responsible for creating some of the most remarkable cult classics in cinematic history.

Regardless of budget and a lack of established actors, Carpenter has used his skills as a brilliant storyteller, bringing to life spectacular stories that only he could have called his own. From chilling monster movies to hilarious dark comedies, he’s become a genre-bending wiz, directing unique and highly enjoyable films. But, undoubtedly, he’s at home when it comes to making horror movies. Most of Carpenter’s works are purely terrifying and memorable. The scarier they are, the more audiences love them. So, in honor of the master of horror, check these ten Carpenter flicks that’ll surely leave a chill down one’s spine.

1. ‘The Thing’ (1982)
2. ‘Halloween’ (1978)
3. ‘In the Mouth of Madness’ (1994)
4. ‘Assault on Precinct 13’ (1976)
5. ‘The Fog’ (1980)
6. ‘Prince of Darkness’ (1987)
7. ‘Christine’ (1983)
8. ‘Someone’s Watching Me!’ (1978)
9. ‘Vampires’ (1998)
10. ‘Body Bags’ (1993)