John Carpenter Denies Fake Letterboxd Account

A fake Letterboxd account posing as renowned horror director John Carpenter went viral this week, posting scathing reviews of his films, including a particularly harsh critique of Halloween II. The account, which claimed Carpenter was dissatisfied with many of his works and made humorous remarks about his experiences, was quickly debunked when the director expressed confusion over the platform on his real social media, asking, 'What the hell is a Letterboxd!??' Carpenter's publicist confirmed that the account was indeed a hoax. While many celebrated the humorous nature of the fake reviews, others noted that Carpenter's actual engagement with social media is typically focused on his music and personal interests, rather than film critiques. Despite the excitement, the incident highlights Carpenter's disinterest in discussing his films publicly. The incident adds to the growing trend of filmmakers using platforms like Letterboxd, although Carpenter remains an outlier.