‘John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams’ Trailer and Series Details

Horrormeister John Carpenter (Halloween, The Fog) is finally back in the director’s chair with Peacock’s John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams. Carpenter created the horror anthology series based on true events, and directs one of the six season one episodes.

The unscripted series dives into tales of evil that took place in American suburbs via reenactments and personal archives. Joining Carpenter as episode directors are Jordan Roberts, Michelle Latimer, and Jan Pavlacky.

Carpenter composed the anthology series’ theme music and served as an executive producer along with Roberts, Sandy King, Tony DiSanto, Patrick Smith, and Andy Portnoy. Roberts guides the series as showrunner.

John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams will premiere on Friday, October 13, 2023.

John Carpenter's Suburban Screams Poster
‘John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams’ poster (Photo Credit: Peacock)

Peacock offered this description of the horror anthology:

John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams is a genre-busting unscripted horror anthology series from the mind of legendary director, writer, and producer, John Carpenter. The series explores the dark secrets and unspeakable evil that sometimes lurks beneath the surface of the sun-drenched streets, manicured lawns and friendly neighbors of suburbia.

Each episode focuses on one true tale of terror, told by the real people who lived through it. Their firsthand accounts are brought to life through premium cinematic scene-work, news clips, home photos, and archival footage, combining the visual language of horror films with the tools and techniques of documentaries, creating a uniquely frightening experience for viewers.”