John Carpenter’s greatest-ever movie, according to Dave Davies: “It’s spooky and creepy”
Dave Davies has named John Carpenter’s *Village of the Damned* as the director’s best film, praising its spooky, creepy atmosphere and saying its style feels relevant today. His choice stands out because the 1995 science-fiction horror film is generally regarded as a lesser entry in Carpenter’s catalogue.
Davies worked with Carpenter on the film’s soundtrack, his only feature-film score, which gives him a personal connection to the movie. The article contrasts his view with better-known Carpenter favourites such as *Halloween*, *The Thing* and *Escape from New York*, while acknowledging that *Village of the Damned* has some effective moments.
- Dave Davies calls *Village of the Damned* Carpenter’s best.
- He composed the soundtrack for the 1995 film.
- The article sees it as a lesser Carpenter work.
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John Carpenter is an American film-maker known for horror and science-fiction films, including Halloween, The Thing and Escape from New York. Village of the Damned, released in 1995, is his adaptation of a story about children in a small town who develop unusual powers after a mysterious event.
Dave Davies is a musician best known as a member of the Kinks. He worked with Carpenter on the film’s soundtrack, his only score for a feature film, giving him a direct connection to its making.
Carpenter’s better-known films are often treated as highlights of his career, while Village of the Damned is generally seen as a less successful entry. Davies’s view draws attention to how a film’s atmosphere and style can be valued differently by people familiar with its production.