# Masters of Horror Ep 8 Review - Cigarette Burns (Directed by John Carpenter)

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Podcast: [Dads From the Crypt: Not Your Father's Horror Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598)
Published: 2026-04-27T10:54:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsfromthecrypt/episodes/Masters-of-Horror-Ep-8-Review---Cigarette-Burns-Directed-by-John-Carpenter-e3ih18f
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## Resource

This week on Dads From the Crypt, we dive into one of the darkest and most disturbing entries in Masters of Horror — Cigarette Burns, directed by horror legend John Carpenter and starring Norman Reddus & Udo Kier . Join us as we break down this cult-favorite tale of obsession, cursed films, and the terrifying price of cinematic curiosity. We explore the film’s themes, its place in Carpenter’s filmography, and why Cigarette Burns remains one of the most unforgettable horror TV episodes ever made. Is this Carpenter at his most twisted? How does it stack up against his classic films? And why does this episode still haunt horror fans years later? Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTikTok: Dads From The Crypt-TokInstagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

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