A concert by film director John Carpenter became a horror show for fans - who claim they couldn’t see the gig because the venue was too full.

Angry fans of John took to social media following his appearance at the Victoria Warehouse on Saturday night.

The American composer, 68, was playing a special Halloween themed ‘Release the Bats’ gig at the venue in Trafford, performing music from films including Halloween, Escape from New York and Assault on Precinct 13.

But fans took to Twitter to say they could not make it into the room where the musician was performing, because the venue was too full. Others criticised the sound and price of beer.

On Twitter Sam Phillips said: “This is a disgrace @VicWarehouse. How many times have you oversold John Carpenter tonight? Tickets still on sale and cannot get near the room.”

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Racco tweeted: “Terrible view. Terrible sound. Terrible beer at terrible prices. Not the right venue for a gig. At all. Never again. #VictoriaWarehouse.”

Neil Jones tweeted pictures of his blocked view, adding: “Cracking view of John Carpenter at Victoria Warehouse, after they let our ‘guaranteed seats’ go.”

He later tweeted: “Have been to literally hundreds of gigs and have never asked for a refund before tonight. A real mess.”

Julianlstar said: “Probably the worst gig I have ever been at. Sorry @TheHorrorMaster love your films and music but dislike your choice of venue @vicwarehouse.”

Dan Morehead said: “Well @VicWarehouse is the worst venue I’ve ever been to. Clearly oversold so good few hundred people can’t see @TheHorrorMaster.”

He added: “Left before the end of @TheHorrorMaster. Gutting that an oversold @VicWarehouse ruined the night for so many.”

The concert was originally due to be held at the Albert Hall, in Peter Street, where two shows were due to be held, on Friday and Saturday.

But promoters changed the venue of the concert and offered refunds to fans who had bought tickets for the concert which was due to be held on Friday.

The multi-purpose Victoria Warehouse venue has previously been home to the Warehouse project, food and drink festivals and gigs including the BBC 6 Music Festival.

Indie rocker PJ Harvey is due to perform there on Thursday.

Victoria Warehouse has been approached for a comment.