Having John Carpenter 's name above a movie title means something. It's a sign of quality. It's an indication that you, as an audience member, are in the hands of a master storyteller. Sure, some of his movies are better than others, but a John Carpenter movie is more than the average genre picture. Or at least it should be. So how does Prince of Darkness measure up when compared to Carpenter's other classic flicks? Stick with me.