John Carpenter wants to make a Dead Space movie Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. John Carpenter wants to make a Dead Space movie Halloween and The Thing director also a fan of Dishonored and Assassin's Creed 3. News by Jeffrey Matulef Contributor Updated on 14 Mar 2019 55 comments John Carpenter - director of Halloween, The Thing, and Escape from New York - would like to make a Dead Space movie. "I would love to make Dead Space [into a film]," the 65 year old director told GameInformer in a recent interview. "I'll tell you that right now. That one is ready-made." "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," he explained. Earlier this year Carpenter tweeted, "Dead Space 3 is the first great game of 2013." While Carpenter worked as a narrative consultant on F.E.A.R. 3, it was easy to assume that was simply a cash-in paycheck, especially as that game's story left something to be desired. But contrary to how it might seem, Carpenter is an avid gamer and cited Dishonored, Assassin's Creed 3 and the God of War Collection as recent favourites. "My son got me involved in games when he was growing up," he said. "He and I spent time together playing. He got me hooked on it." Like many people, Carpenter fell victim to Sega and Gearbox's marketing for Aliens: Colonial Marines. "It's just another marketing issue," he said. "They're trying to get you to buy the game, which I stupidly did." While Carpenter expressed a desire to make a Dead Space film, I wouldn't hold your breath just yet as no mention was made of him actually being in talks to work on one. But who knows, a video game spin-off movie by one of horror's veteran auteurs would certainly be interesting at any rate. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store