3/31/98

Dear Josh Horowitz

I read your letter to Debra Hill dated 2/9/9.

I'm flattered that you enjoyed BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA.  It is one of
my favorite movies of the ones I've directed.   I'm gratified that many
viewers discovered Jack Burton and the ghosts of Chinatown on video and
cable.

Because BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA was not a box office hit, there is no
incentive for Taft Productions or 20th Century Fox to make a sequel.

I think the idea of a television series or movie makes more sense.

Regardless, neither Debra Hill nor myself have anything to do with these
decisions.

Again, thank you for your kind letter.  I'm going to check out your web
site now for sure.

Regards,



John Carpenter
(With Address)