Assault On Precinct 13 (1976): John Carpenter's High Energy, Low-Budget Thriller

Why does Assault on Precinct 13 still hold up today?John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 was made for $100,000, written in eight days, scored by Carpenter in three, and shot in twenty.Yet its status as a classic endures, and its influence still ripples through filmmakers we celebrate today.A siege movie that combines the elements of Rio Bravo and Night of the Living Dead, the film is gripping as a shaky alliance between police and convicts comes together to survive the night against the ghoulish gangsters forcing their way in.Join me for a discussion on why many film critics consider Assault on Precinct 13 among Carpenter's best works, as well as the movie's lasting legacy and influence.This is the third episode of this podcast's John Carpenter series, with more of the master of horror's movies to come.Starring Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Martin West, Tony Burton, Charles Cyphers, and Nancy Loomis.Connect with us on Bluesky:@not-ni-theaters.bsky.socialAnd to read more of Will's writing or check out more podcast episodes, you can visit him at: willturntale.com