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"In every neighborhood, there's always that one house that you ride your bike past just a little bit faster than the others." In addition to chilling and thrilling readers this fall with new comic books from their Storm King Comics imprint, John Carpenter and Sandy King will bring nightmares to life onscreen in their new series John Carpenter's Suburban Screams. Telling real-life horror stories from the vital perspectives of the victims themselves, John Carpenter's Suburban Screams will fittingly premiere on Peacock on Friday, October 13th (with the Master of Horror directing one episode of the six-episode series), and we have a look at the series' eerie trailer ahead of its premiere!
Press Release: Hollywood, Calif. — On tree-lined streets filled with children and families … behind the doors of well-appointed homes … in the least assuming neighborhoods, fear awaits, as fans of horror legends John Carpenter and Sandy King know all too well.
"In every neighborhood, there's always that one house that you ride your bike past just a little bit faster than the others." In addition to chilling and thrilling readers this fall with new comic books from their Storm King Comics imprint, John Carpenter and Sandy King will bring nightmares to life onscreen in their new series John Carpenter's Suburban Screams. Telling real-life horror stories from the vital perspectives of the victims themselves, John Carpenter's Suburban Screams will fittingly premiere on Peacock on Friday, October 13th (with the Master of Horror directing one episode of the six-episode series), and we have a look at the series' eerie trailer ahead of its premiere!
Press Release: Hollywood, Calif. — On tree-lined streets filled with children and families … behind the doors of well-appointed homes … in the least assuming neighborhoods, fear awaits, as fans of horror legends John Carpenter and Sandy King know all too well.
- 9/19/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Horrormeister John Carpenter is finally back in the director’s chair with Peacock’s John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams. Carpenter created the horror anthology series based on true events, and directs one of the six season one episodes.
The unscripted series dives into tales of evil that took place in American suburbs via reenactments and personal archives. Joining Carpenter as episode directors are Jordan Roberts, Michelle Latimer, and Jan Pavlacky.
Carpenter composed the anthology series’ theme music and served as an executive producer along with Roberts, Sandy King, Tony Disanto, Patrick Smith, and Andy Portnoy. Roberts guides the series as showrunner.
John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams will premiere on Friday, October 13, 2023.
‘John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams’ poster (Photo Credit: Peacock)
Peacock offered this description of the horror anthology:
“John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams is a genre-busting unscripted horror anthology series from the mind of legendary director, writer, and producer, John Carpenter.
The unscripted series dives into tales of evil that took place in American suburbs via reenactments and personal archives. Joining Carpenter as episode directors are Jordan Roberts, Michelle Latimer, and Jan Pavlacky.
Carpenter composed the anthology series’ theme music and served as an executive producer along with Roberts, Sandy King, Tony Disanto, Patrick Smith, and Andy Portnoy. Roberts guides the series as showrunner.
John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams will premiere on Friday, October 13, 2023.
‘John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams’ poster (Photo Credit: Peacock)
Peacock offered this description of the horror anthology:
“John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams is a genre-busting unscripted horror anthology series from the mind of legendary director, writer, and producer, John Carpenter.
- 9/15/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
John Carpenter, the mastermind behind classic horror films such as Halloween, The Fog and The Thing, is returning to the director’s chair for the first time in 13 years in John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams. Watch the trailer below.
The six-episode unscripted horror anthology series, which premieres Friday, October 13, on Peacock, is an exploration of true tales of terror that took place in seemingly perfect American hometowns. Carpenter will direct an episode of the series, which he also produces, and composed the theme music. The series is Carpenter’s first major project that he is directing since 2010’s The Ward.
Per the logline, the series explores the dark secrets and unspeakable evil that sometimes lurks beneath the surface of the sun-drenched streets, manicured lawns and friendly neighbors of suburbia.
Each episode focuses on one true tale of terror, told by the real people who lived through it. In addition to firsthand accounts,...
The six-episode unscripted horror anthology series, which premieres Friday, October 13, on Peacock, is an exploration of true tales of terror that took place in seemingly perfect American hometowns. Carpenter will direct an episode of the series, which he also produces, and composed the theme music. The series is Carpenter’s first major project that he is directing since 2010’s The Ward.
Per the logline, the series explores the dark secrets and unspeakable evil that sometimes lurks beneath the surface of the sun-drenched streets, manicured lawns and friendly neighbors of suburbia.
Each episode focuses on one true tale of terror, told by the real people who lived through it. In addition to firsthand accounts,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams,” a docuseries about horrific real-life tales of terror that happened in the seemingly perfect American suburbs, will premiere with all six episodes Oct. 13 on Peacock, the streamer announced Thursday.
Per the press release, “Each episode will delve into the monstrous evil that lurks beneath the surface of friendly suburbia through the lens of one frightful tale. In addition to firsthand accounts, the episodes will include cinematic reenactments, personal archives, and historic town press coverage.”
In the first trailer for the series, we get insight from police, survivors and witnesses about bizarre cases, including the hair-raising line: “In one night, police fielded more than 50 calls about a man in a rabbit suit with a hatchet.”
That episode was inspired by the 1970 reports of “The Bunny Man” in Clifton, Virginia. Often regarded as an urban legend, he was reported to brandish different types of weapons in various sightings.
Per the press release, “Each episode will delve into the monstrous evil that lurks beneath the surface of friendly suburbia through the lens of one frightful tale. In addition to firsthand accounts, the episodes will include cinematic reenactments, personal archives, and historic town press coverage.”
In the first trailer for the series, we get insight from police, survivors and witnesses about bizarre cases, including the hair-raising line: “In one night, police fielded more than 50 calls about a man in a rabbit suit with a hatchet.”
That episode was inspired by the 1970 reports of “The Bunny Man” in Clifton, Virginia. Often regarded as an urban legend, he was reported to brandish different types of weapons in various sightings.
- 9/14/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Just when you thought October’s Friday the 13th dance card reached max capacity with Halloween offerings, horror master John Carpenter ensures there’s always room for more with upcoming Peacock series “John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams.”
The unscripted series premieres October 13 on Peacock and stems from the mind of legendary horror director, writer, and producer, John Carpenter.
The series is described as “a genre-busting unscripted horror anthology series from the mind of legendary director, writer, and producer, John Carpenter. The series explores the dark secrets and unspeakable evil that sometimes lurks beneath the surface of the sun-drenched streets, manicured lawns and friendly neighbors of suburbia. Each episode focuses on one true tale of terror, told by the real people who lived through it. Their firsthand accounts are brought to life through premium cinematic scene-work, news clips, home photos, and archival footage, combining the visual language of horror films with...
The unscripted series premieres October 13 on Peacock and stems from the mind of legendary horror director, writer, and producer, John Carpenter.
The series is described as “a genre-busting unscripted horror anthology series from the mind of legendary director, writer, and producer, John Carpenter. The series explores the dark secrets and unspeakable evil that sometimes lurks beneath the surface of the sun-drenched streets, manicured lawns and friendly neighbors of suburbia. Each episode focuses on one true tale of terror, told by the real people who lived through it. Their firsthand accounts are brought to life through premium cinematic scene-work, news clips, home photos, and archival footage, combining the visual language of horror films with...
- 9/14/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
MTV’s top unscripted executive, Evp of Programming and Head of Production Chris Linn, is headed to Turner where he will take the reins of truTV as president and head of programming. He replaces Marc Juris, who announced his departure at the beginning of the month. Along with David Janollari, Linn took over MTV when president of programming Tony Disanto left at the beginning of 2011, with Linn focused on unscripted and Janollari on scripted programming. Janollari departed when Susanne Daniels was named MTV president of programming in November, with Linn reporting to Daniels, Van Toffler and Stephen Friedman. He had been eying new opportunities for the past several months as Daniels had been exploring bringing in a new head of unscripted the way she installed Mina Lefevre on the scripted side. After an overture with a British executive, Daniels ultimately promoted within the company, with Lauren Dolgen named Head of...
- 5/28/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Related: Susanne Daniels To Replace David Janollari As Head Of Programming Of MTV Changes are afoot at MTV. Head of Programming Susanne Daniels announced today that Lauren Dolgen was named Head of West Coast Reality, Evp of Series Development for MTV. It also was announced that Kimberly Rach and Andrew Portnoy will now co-head production for MTV and Chris Linn, Evp of Programming and Head of Production will be leaving MTV in the next few weeks. He has joined Turner Broadcasting as president, head of programming at truTV. You can read MTV’s full release below: New York, NY/Santa Monica, CA (May 28, 2013) – MTV President of Programming Susanne Daniels today announced that Lauren Dolgen has been promoted to Head of West Coast Reality Programming, Executive Vice President of Series Development for MTV. Her previous title had been Head of West Coast Reality, Svp Series Development. In her expanded new position,...
- 5/28/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
MTV has promoted Momita Sengupta and Andy Portnoy to serve as West and East Coast heads of series production, respectively.
Sengupta has been named senior vp, while Portnoy has been upped to vp. Both will be responsible for overseeing production for pilots and series, with Los Angeles-based Sengupta handling all projects based on the West Coast and New York-based Portnoy handling those on the East Coast.
The move is part of the new structure and creative direction set forth in May by Tony DiSanto, executive vp series development and programming at MTV and MTV2.
Sengupta and Portnoy will report to Chris Linn, senior vp series development and programming.
"Momita and Andy have emerged as exceptional leaders, and we are fortunate to have them on our team," Linn said.
Sengupta, who joined MTV in 1995, had been serving as vp product management for MTV Films for 11 years, during which time she managed the production and postproduction of such movies as "The Original Kings of Comedy", "Pootie Tang" and "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America."
Portnoy was senior director of production management for MTV.
Sengupta has been named senior vp, while Portnoy has been upped to vp. Both will be responsible for overseeing production for pilots and series, with Los Angeles-based Sengupta handling all projects based on the West Coast and New York-based Portnoy handling those on the East Coast.
The move is part of the new structure and creative direction set forth in May by Tony DiSanto, executive vp series development and programming at MTV and MTV2.
Sengupta and Portnoy will report to Chris Linn, senior vp series development and programming.
"Momita and Andy have emerged as exceptional leaders, and we are fortunate to have them on our team," Linn said.
Sengupta, who joined MTV in 1995, had been serving as vp product management for MTV Films for 11 years, during which time she managed the production and postproduction of such movies as "The Original Kings of Comedy", "Pootie Tang" and "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America."
Portnoy was senior director of production management for MTV.
- 10/9/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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