John Carpenter turns a hell-elevator dream into ‘Cathedral’ graphic novel and album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Carpenter has often collaborated with those closest to him throughout his career. But making “Cathedral,” a graphic novel with an accompanying original album out Friday, was truly a family affair. The famed director of seminal horror…
John Carpenter, the renowned author-filmmaker, has unveiled a unique artistic collaboration in the form of a graphic novel and accompanying original album, titled "Cathedral." This project, set to be released on Friday, marks a deeply personal endeavor for the 78-year-old director, who has previously worked with collaborators "closest to him."
Carpenter's latest venture was inspired by a dream he had about an abandoned downtown Los Angeles church with an elevator that leads to hell. This peculiar dream sparked the idea for the project, which has now become a family affair. Carpenter enlisted the help of his godson, Daniel Davies, and his son, Cody, to work on the accompanying album. The album features spooky instrumental tracks reminiscent of some of Carpenter's iconic classics, such as the theme from "Halloween."
Recognizing the need for a visual counterpart, Carpenter turned to his wife, Sandy King, who is a comic book publisher. Together, they embarked on the creation of the graphic novel, which showcases the unique vision of Carpenter and his family. The interview with The Associated Press provided insight into the artistic process behind this ambitious project, as well as Carpenter's thoughts on the changing landscape of the movie business and his concerns about artificial intelligence.
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