“Welcome to the human race.” John Carpenter’s action films are mostly known for their serious tones centered around stoic, deadpan action heroes. However, many of his films are also humorous. Dark Star, Big Trouble in Little China, and They Live all have their share of ridiculousness. Similar to these films, Escape from L.A. taps into … Continue reading The Carpenter Series Part 5: America Becomes a Horror Movie in ‘Escape from L.A.’