John Carpenter wrote Escape from New York. Escape from New York is starring Tom AtkinsEscape from New York is directed by John Carpenter. John Carpenter directed The Fog
[Human]: Could you recommend movies directed by John Carpenter? [Assistant]: Oh yes I love John Carpenter movies.  He directed Escape from New York and Assault on Precinct 13.  Do any of these sound interesting? [Human]: Yes, who starred in those movies? [Assistant]: Jamie Lee Curtis and Isaac Hayes starred in Escape from New York.   [Human]: Really, did John Carpenter also direct the Fog? I like that kind of movie. 
No, he didn't direct The Fog. He directed a movie called The Mist instead. It starred Jennifer Connelly and Tim Robbins.