John Carpenter is a legendary American filmmaker and composer behind horror classics such as Halloween and The Thing, whose influence on cinema spans five decades. He was among the honorees at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2026, alongside Colman Domingo and Charlize Theron. Taylor Swift performed at the ceremony before flying to Kansas City for the Chiefs game the following day.
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