John Carpenter's film output in the 1990s was decidedly mixed, including the baffling sequel Escape From L.A. (1996) and the divisive horror movie Vampires (1998). In the Mouth of Madness was also critically mixed, but rises above the rest nonetheless, allowing the always-cynical Carpenter to comment on the relationship between creators and fans.

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But his best effort was undoubtedly made in the horror space with one of creepiest movies in years: It Follows. The movie centers on Jay (Maika Monroe), a carefree college student who finds herself cursed by a mysterious,