John Carpenter’s “Suburban Screams,” the new series from the mind of the legendary horror director, writer, and producer, is heading your way just in time for Halloween. The new trailer for the unscripted series teases terrifying true tales that will make your blood run cold.
The new six-episode series will explore terrifying true tales of terror that took place in seemingly perfect American hometowns. Each episode will delve into the monstrous evil that lurks beneath the surface of friendly suburbia through the lens of one frightful tale. In addition to firsthand accounts, the episodes will include cinematic reenactments, personal archives, and historic town press coverage.
John Carpenter, the mastermind behind classic horror films like Halloween, The Fog, and The Thing, produces alongside Sandy King, Tony DiSanto, showrunner Jordan Roberts, Patrick Smith, and Andy Portnoy. In addition to composing the series’ theme music, Carpenter returns to the director’s chair for an episode. Other episodes are directed by Jordan Roberts, Michelle Latimer, and Jan Pavlacky.
John Carpenter’s “Suburban Screams” premieres exclusively on Peacock on Friday, October 13, 2023.