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[SpikySprinter]

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Hey guys this thread is discuss the cult phenomenon surrounding a 1982 film by the name of The Thing. It was directed by John Carpenter, the same man who directed Halloween. It tells the tale of an American research outpost in Antarctica faced with an alien organism that perfectly assimilates and hides inside its victims. It has the ability to morph into any combination of features from organisms previously assimilated. Since there have already been presumably thousands of species assimilated, this Thing has plenty of options. The occupants of the outpost realize that they cannot let this monster reach the mainland. The only way to kill it is to burn it. It gets very intense. And gory.

Here's a scene to give you an idea of what to expect.



Of course, there are other Thing-related things, although they exist in the shadow of the brilliance of the aforementioned film. Most obviously there is a 2011 movie of the same name. This is actually a PREQUEL to the John Carpenter film, and tells the story of the Norwegians who originally found the alien encased in ice. I have already seen it, and I can tell you that it is a good film. Much better than the critics' consensus would have you believe.

There was also an Xbox, PS2, and PC video game based on The Thing, but it was a mixed bag. Still interesting, though.

For much, much more information from someone who isn't a lazy 18-year-old, check out Outpost 31
http://www.outpost31.com/

Edited by SpikySprinter, 23 October 2011 - 12:42 AM.

[Lady Lily]

I think the whole remakes of older films is getting ridiculous.

[SpikySprinter]

But it isn't a remake! That's the cool part.

[Hogfather]

I think the whole remakes of older films is getting ridiculous.

It's not a remake... but it is... it's supposed to be what happened at the Norway base, the one which they go to visit in the first movie, the one which is abandoned and theres burnt body's everywhere.

Only problem is... we know more or less how it's going to end. And given what 'The Thing' is like, chances are it'll be very much like the original.

I did have the game for the PS2, I never beat it, but I got very far into it, it was quite enjoyable, loved the suspense it created.

Edited by Hogfather, 23 October 2011 - 12:54 AM.

[SpikySprinter]

It's not a remake... but it is... it's supposed to be what happened at the Norway base, the one which they go to visit in the first movie, the one which is abandoned and theres burnt body's everywhere.

Only problem is... we know more or less how it's going to end. And given what 'The Thing' is like, chances are it'll be very much like the original.

I did have the game for the PS2, I never beat it, but I got very far into it, it was quite enjoyable, loved the suspense it created.

There are some similar scenes in the prequel, but it is surprisingly different from the John Carpenter film. Thanks to modern technology, we can see the Thing stalking around hallways. We even get to see the inside of the UFO. It's worth the money of anyone who enjoyed the original film. In fact, it's worth it for the creature effects alone.

[Koopalmier]

No dogs or things were harmed during the making of this scene.


Sounds... weird. Kinda boring too. :V

Edited by Koopalmier, 23 October 2011 - 02:12 AM.

[Sean]

Anyone remember the 1951 original? No? Aw.

Carpenter version was more engaging of course, but the original original is also worth watching on grounds of it being... well, a typical 50s sci-fi film.

[The Kid]

Carpenter's version was the best by far. The prequel was decent but was held by by it being:
a) A prequel.
b ) Lacking any sort of suspense or overall creepiness like the first.
c) A movie the creators probably used just so they could test how far CGI could go.

The original "The Thing" was great because it didn't take any of the cheap shots modern horror movies use, such as jump out scares or excessive blood. The enemy was revealed early on and was such a threat that the whole movie retained that terrifying quality that all horror movies should have.

The game is supposedly the sequel, but it was never officially recognized as canon, probably because there were comics that followed what happened after the movie as well.

And of course there is the novella from the Thing's point of view, which paints him as an innocent alien trying to spread information through copying people.

Edited by Hedgehogs Homing Attack, 23 October 2011 - 02:57 AM.

[Michael Myers]

This prequel lacks of beard, whisky and practical effects.

Anyone remember the 1951 original? No? Aw.

Carpenter version was more engaging of course, but the original original is also worth watching on grounds of it being... well, a typical 50s sci-fi film.

i have seen it once. And it's thanks to John Carpenter's Halloween where the kids and Laurie watches the original movie on TV. I asked my cousin what movie it was since he knew all about oldschool movies, and he had it and we watchet it. I enjoyed it. Though i need to watch it again. This was like ten years ago.

Edited by Michael Myers, 23 October 2011 - 02:27 PM.

[SpikySprinter]

One thing I appreciate about the 51 version is the female lead. It really is nice that the film breaks the mysoginistic mold of most films of the time.