Legendary horror director John Carpenter was hospitalized in Florida on Saturday (09Oct10) after suffering a seizure at a film convention. The Halloween helmer collapsed during Spooky Empire's Ultimate Horror Weekend in Orlando after taking a break from signing autographs for fans.

He was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for a minor seizure, according to Dread Central. Carpenter's condition is not believed to be life-threatening. (LR/WNWC/PAW)

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