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Behind The Scenes: John Carpenter, Victor Wong & Donald Pleasence On The Set Of PRINCE OF DARKNESS

Following the critical and commercial failure of 1986’s Big Trouble in Little China, John Carpenter returned to low budget filmmaking with Prince of Darkness. Carpenter made a deal with Alive Pictures, where he was given a budget of $3 [...]

September 12, 2021

Notebook Reviews: BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA

John Carpenter – 1986. It’s very likely that Big Trouble In Little China is one of the most entertaining films ever made. Kurt Russell and John Carpenter are at the peak of their powers delivering this martial [...]

August 25, 2021

Behind The Scenes: John Carpenter’s BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA

John Carpenter’s Big Trouble In Little China is one hell of a cinematic ride which turns the conventions of the action genre on its head. Kurt Russell’s Jack Burton sees himself as the alpha-male, the hero who can handle every situation. [...]

May 10, 2020