On this day in 1996, John Carpenter finally directed a sequel to one of his films. While historically it might be seen as a failure, Escape From L.A. is a genuinely entertaining follow-up to 1981’s ...

John Carpenter's dystopian sci-fi sequel Escape from L.A. carried a heavy burden when it was released in theaters in the summer of 1996. Its predecessor, Escape from New York, was regarded as one of ...

The John Carpenter sequel bombed at the box office, but has some great moments which helped it become a cult classic. By Ryan Parker Former Senior Reporter For Campbell, the picture was a blast. He ...

Kurt Russell's post-apocalyptic Western Escape from L.A. may not look like it on the surface, but it's a loose remake of John Wayne hidden gem El Dorado. This John Carpenter movie was the belated ...