John Carpenter says he's not directing a Dead Space movie - but someone is

The Halloween director seems up for playing the remake, too

Horror movie maestro John Carpenter has ‘fessed up that he’s not directing a movie version ofDead Space, but suggests there’s another director attached to a possible big-screen adaptation. Talking toVarietyabout his career ahead of his 75th birthday, Carpenter was asked about rumours he could be helming a non-interactive take on Dead Space. Considering Carpenter hasn’t made a film in 13 years it does seem a bit of a wild idea, but then the director is both a horror auteur and video game fan.

“I was down looking at the new digital cameras, the RED, and happened to mention to them that I would love to do a ‘Dead Space’ film,” Carpenter explained. “That just went around, and everybody said, ‘Oh, when are you gonna do it?’ I’m not gonna do it. I think they already have another director involved. And they haven’t asked me to do it.” Carpenter didn’t go into details about who the director might be, if he even knew. He’s keen to play EA Motive’s upcoming Dead Space remake though, saying “I’m there.”

The Dead Space remake launches onSteamand theEpic Games Storeon January 27th for £50/$60/€60. I wouldn’t put any money down on the movie happening just yet.