Could John Carpenter Adapt A DEAD SPACE Movie?

Could John Carpenter Adapt A DEAD SPACE Movie?

Legendary film-maker John Carpenter, the man behind The Thing, has expressed interest in helming a live-action adaptation of Electronic Arts video game, Dead Space. Do you think the 65-year-old filmmaker would be a good fit?

By MrSundayMovies - May 09, 2013 03:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Video Games
Source: IGN

Horror movie legend John Carpenter, the man behind of some of the most iconic horror films of all time including The Thing, Halloween and [we'll even throw in there] Big Trouble In Little China has expressed interest in bringing EA's Dead Space series to the big screen.

The Dead Space franchise already extends beyond the three video games into novels, comic books and animated feature films is seemingly ripe with movie making potential. Carpenter acknowledged the obvious comparison to the Alien franchise but also expressed that there's still legitimate potential in the story of Dead Space.

"I would love to make Dead Space [into a film], I'll tell you that right now. That one is ready-made. You know it's great. The first game was more - I guess it was like Alien - but not quite. It was a little different than that. I maintain that Dead Space would just make a great movie because you have these people coming onto an abandoned, shut-down space ship and they have to start it up and something's on board. It's just great stuff. I would love to make Dead Space [into a film], I'll tell you that right now. That one is ready-made."


So what do you think about John Carpenter helming or at the very least overseeing a Dead Space film? Let us know by sounding off in the comments below.







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ManOfKrypton
ManOfKrypton - 5/9/2013, 4:12 AM
Make it happen! NOW!!!!

IMO one of the greatest directors ever!
ComicFan1134
ComicFan1134 - 5/9/2013, 4:13 AM
Hmmm, Go On...
JohnLamb
JohnLamb - 5/9/2013, 4:16 AM
[frick]ing make it!
The14thAvenger
The14thAvenger - 5/9/2013, 4:20 AM
yes yes yes
Tempo
Tempo - 5/9/2013, 4:22 AM
Make it John!!!
Tempo
Tempo - 5/9/2013, 4:36 AM
In fact the first Dead Space was "The Thing in Space",he is perfect.
gillri
gillri - 5/9/2013, 4:49 AM
First dead Space was my favourite, it perfectly captured the cost vastness of space

Dead SPace 2 was in many ways the perfect sequel, it was more focused, action packed and set piece driven with great variety in the environments
TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 5/9/2013, 4:51 AM
[frick] yeah, [frick]ing do it mother[frick]er

sorry...Got excited
preacher
preacher - 5/9/2013, 4:53 AM
Although I'm a huge fan of Carpenters, even have an autograph(!), I'm a little hesitant w throwing in w the rest of you on this. On one hand, bc of The Thing, I think he'd b PERFECT, on the other, its been quite some time since I've been real impressed w what he's made. Ghosts of Mars? Escape From L.A.? Horrible movies imho. Topping it off was his utter MANGLING of one of the greatest vampire novels, Vampire$, by John Steakley.

But, perhaps I'm wrong. I was thinking Del Toro would be perfect for this. One of my ALL TIME fav games!
SimpleObserverOfThings
SimpleObserverOfThings - 5/9/2013, 5:25 AM
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ZEUS AND POSEIDON MAKE THE MOVIE NOOOOOOOOWWWW!!!!!!!

GEEBUS CHRIST CHEXS!!!
preacher
preacher - 5/9/2013, 5:35 AM
@Charlie: and therein lies the problem! Del Toro would be perfect, but, you're right, he's overloaded w various projects. Still...one can dream!
Benjamitesandwich
Benjamitesandwich - 5/9/2013, 5:45 AM
Yes! And get Kurt Russel to star as a supporting character!
ForeverPowerful
ForeverPowerful - 5/9/2013, 5:45 AM
DO IT!!!!!!!!!

Bring me Isaac Clarke!!!!!!!!
preacher
preacher - 5/9/2013, 5:46 AM
@godzillafart: oh Yeh, there's one hell of a story for it. My suggestion? Watch the animated movies first and then if those peak your interest, start on the games. And when you play them, its best w surround sound! Literally had me jumping out of my seat!
Rowsdower
Rowsdower - 5/9/2013, 5:56 AM
It would be cool, but I doubt they would ever allow him to make something with any kind of budget again.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 5/9/2013, 5:58 AM
That would be interesting.
ibravosp5
ibravosp5 - 5/9/2013, 6:02 AM
Bring this movie to us. And bring the voice actor on board as a live action issac Clark.
Ocelot
Ocelot - 5/9/2013, 6:07 AM
Dead Space is pretty much a fusion of Aliens and The thing, so yeah he could do it, along with James Cameron or Ridley Scott, one of the three should be the one's who do the film
TheGlove
TheGlove - 5/9/2013, 6:13 AM
No offence to Carpenter (one of my favorite filmmakers back in the day.)but I really think he should quit making films. He's obviously lost his Mojo a long time ago.
40oz
40oz - 5/9/2013, 6:19 AM
Imagine Ridley Scott directing Dead Space. Beautifully shot, extremely intense with a Prometheus/Alien score to it. Movie would be incredible. John Carpenter cant get the budget for how I would like to see this movie. For that reason...im out.
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 5/9/2013, 6:20 AM
Yes! I would love a movie adaption of this game!
JoshBerger
JoshBerger - 5/9/2013, 6:26 AM
I still have to play these games. I've only played the Demos(yeah I know...) but yes, Carpenter is just right for this.
SimpleObserverOfThings
SimpleObserverOfThings - 5/9/2013, 6:59 AM
I think what would work if they incorporate the following team:

Director of Insidious - to help build the suspense and thrill

Ridley Scott - to help with the imagery of space and the space craft

John Carpenter - to help with the development of the plot and character

And me as one of the necromorphs.....
ICStoopedPeople
ICStoopedPeople - 5/9/2013, 7:08 AM
If Carpenter can get back to his The Thing roots then this would be amazing.

Sadly, I don't know if he's got "it" anymore.
Buddha29
Buddha29 - 5/9/2013, 7:52 AM
And the down side to this is...?
TheBeard
TheBeard - 5/9/2013, 8:04 AM
there would be a lot of people who couldn't sleep after watching that movie, sooo MAKE IT!
preacher
preacher - 5/9/2013, 8:16 AM
@DarthJericho: I'm right there w ya w ALL of those great Carpenter films except I'd switch They Live w Big Trouble in Little China! Lol never did like They Live. In the Mouth of Madness is a fantastically fun movie!
Dedpool
Dedpool - 5/9/2013, 8:19 AM
Bring it Johnny!!!
preacher
preacher - 5/9/2013, 8:28 AM
And I've never seen Village of the Damned, have read opposing reviews. Hid Masters of Horror entries were worthwhile: Cigarette Burns and Pro Life. Escape From New York just goes wo saying
Brady1138
Brady1138 - 5/9/2013, 8:32 AM
Come to think of it, why hasn't Carpenter ever got to do an Alien movie? It's a match made in heaven!
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