John Carpenter to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Tomorrow; Stream the Ceremony Live on Instagram

Tomorrow, Thursday, April 3rd, Master of Horror John Carpenter will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30am PT. To celebrate, Bloody Disgusting will be streaming the ceremony live on Instagram. Follow us and be sure to plan accordingly!

As previously reported, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen will serve as emcee for the event, with guest speakers to be announced.

The dedication ceremony will be live streamed on the Walk of Fame website.

The press release notes, “Few filmmakers have had as galvanizing and enduring an impact on cinema as John Carpenter. As director, writer, producer, and composer, Carpenter has brought to the screen some of the most popular and influential films in history. Starting out with his 1978 breakthrough: a low-budget horror film called Halloween, which shook both moviegoers and the film industry with a force that continues to be felt nearly 50 years later.”

Located at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Carpenter’s marks the 2,806th star embedded in the sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to pay tribute to director John Carpenter with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez. “He has forever shaped the horror genre and has created lasting cinematic masterpieces. It is an honor to dedicate a star to such a talented and influential director.”

In anticipation, tell us your top four Carpenter movies below, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

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