The Thing

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The Thing

Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David

An American scientific expedition to the frozen wastes of the Antarctic is interrupted by a group of seemingly mad Norwegians pursuing and shooting a dog. The helicopter pursuing the dog crashes leavi...( read more  read more... )ng no explanation for the chase. During the night, the dog mutates and attacks other dogs in the cage and members of the team that investigate. The team soon realises that an alien life-form with the ability to take over other bodies is on the loose and they don't know who may already have been taken over.

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  • henriksedin
    December 20, 2009
    henriksedin
    one word Fucked. anally
  • RiderOfTheStorms
    December 18, 2009
    RiderOfTheStorms
    this movie is fuckin incredible, the cast really makes it work and John Carpenter Created his Masterpiece with this film. Good story, good Humor and Amazing and terrifying effects. Usually Carpenter's films start strong and then fuck up sumwhere, which usually upsets me cuz his f...( read more)ilm have great potential, but this movie is his only one dat i've seen, datz perfect.
    They don't make movies like this anymore and they really need 2.
  • 76Majikat
    December 4, 2009
    76Majikat
    I?m not great at these type of films and so my rating reflects that, yet I can at least see a glimmer of what fans of Alien films would see here. Effects of course are dated, but good for their time.

    Haven?t seen the original, so am unable to compare.
  • SirPant
    September 8, 2009
    SirPant
    One of the best horror films ever made, tons better than the original! Full of unlikely characters and old school special effects that have yet to be bettered. The head/spider scene and the tied to a bench scene are two of the best in the genres. 'You gotta be fucking kidding' - ...( read more)Love it!
  • mrpopcorn
    July 29, 2009
    mrpopcorn
    "Man is The Warmest Place to Hide."

    Scientists in the Antarctic are confronted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills.

    REVIEW

    This isn't a slavis...( read more)h remake of the black and white original or an anal adaptation of Campbell's "Who Goes There?" short story. It's John Carpenter stamping his own brand of balls-to-the-wall film-making on a fascinating premise and it works beautifully. Carpenter doesn't compromise the material by sticking a love story in there and he doesn't sanitize the shock scenes. Ably assisted by the brilliant master of special make-up Rob Bottin, he creates one of the very best Hollywood-financed sci-fi movies ever. Ennio Morricone's brooding, minimalist score keeps the tension pumped and the all-male cast keeps the expected thespian histrionics under control.

    This is not a pacey film. Carpenter allows it to seep into our psyches and fill us with dread before he pulls some jaw-dropping rabbits from his hat. The film flopped upon its theatrical release while the friendly alien, ET: The Extra Terrestrial in the theatre next door took box office line honors. Both films have stood the test of time for their own reasons. Lensing by Dean Cundey is stand-out and lead Kurt Russell carries the film well.
  • steakncheese
    December 15, 2009
    steakncheese
    Sweet zombie jesus! Some of the most tense and truly horrific viewing ever.
  • jj3910
    December 14, 2009
    jj3910
    whats up with that dog
  • gordws
    December 12, 2009
    gordws
    One of the greatest films of the 80's that blends sci fi, horror and mystery.
  • princeclay98
    November 26, 2009
    princeclay98
    Very good movie. One of my favorite horrors.
  • ythelastman89
    November 17, 2009
    ythelastman89
    One of my favorites. John Carpenter and Kurt Russell at their best. The plot is executed perfectly and there is a great combination of suspense, action and chills. Not only is it a great sci-fi and horror, but one of the best movies of it's generation. Kurt Russel gives another g...( read more)reat performance as MacReady, a believable hero who doesn't show compassion for even his friends. What I love about it the most is the isolation factor. It's such a baron landscape and it feels like you're completely alone. Even if you escape the enemy, there's still the cold.
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