John Carpenter Joins Elevation Pictures for New Alaska-Set Horror Anthology

Horror movie icon, John Carpenter, joins forces with Elevation Pictures to executive produce a new anthology series, a chilling foray into the wilds of Alaska. The series, aptly named John Carpenter Presents, is set to exploit our modern fears and social anxieties under the guidance of showrunners Michael Amo and Will Pascoe.

– Renowned director John Carpenter will executive produce a horror anthology TV series, named John Carpenter Presents, for Elevation Pictures.
– The series is being crafted by Michael Amo and Will Pascoe, and will borrow from Carpenter’s distinct visual and musical styles, examining societal fears and anxieties through a story set in remote Alaska.
– The partnership with Carpenter signifies Elevation Pictures’ foray into television, adding to their established presence in film distribution in Canada.

John Carpenter, the renowned directing legend, has joined forces with Elevation Pictures as executive producer for a new horror anthology series. The new series, created and run by Will Pascoe (Orphan Black, Absentia) and Michael Amo (Pure, The Listener), has been titled ‘John Carpenter Presents’. The first season will be set amidst the unforgiving wilds of Alaska. Filled with a melange of supernatural scares and deep-seated terrors, the series aims to unmask the social anxieties and hidden fears of the modern era.

John Carpenter’s extraordinary repertoire includes spine-chilling cinematic masterpieces such as ‘Halloween’ (1978) and ‘The Thing’ (1982) which solidified his position as a leading figure in the horror and sci-fi films. This anthology series in Canada not only borrows Carpenter’s distinctive visual style but also his remarkable musical sensibilities; the acclaimed director has single-handedly composed the soundtracks and scores for nearly all his films.

In a recent statement, Christina Piovesan of Elevation Pictures expressed her excitement, “We’re thrilled to venture into the television industry with the maestro of horror, John Carpenter. Will and Michael carry extensive experience in scriptwriting and show managing. We are looking forward to working with such a dynamic team and presenting this series to viewers.”

Elevation Pictures, typically known for being a feature film distributor in Canada, has been branching out into the television industry. Anticipated releases from Elevation include a combination of art house films and big blockbuster movies. The firm’s recent engagement with John Carpenter is a distinct step in their expansion towards TV programming.