THIS happened during the making of The Thing (1982) #horrormovies #scifi #movies #triviatuesday

Did you know that during the making of The Thing, actor Keith David broke his hand in a car accident. After coming back from the hospital his hand was swollen and wrapped in a giant bandage so they put a glove over top of it and painted it to match the colour of his skin. Which is why in this scene he’s trying to hide his left hand from the camera, but if you look closely you can actually see it.

The thing was not a successful film when it was released in 1982, it received negative reviews and it actually cost John Carpenter the opportunity to direct Firestarter. Universal Pictures then opted to buy him out of his multi-film contract that he had with them.

Fortunately in the years since it’s release, attitudes toward the film changed drastically and The Thing has gone on to be recognized as one of the best horror movies of all time

[lonewolfgamingplus]

One of the most iconic horror films ever made.

[nickimillennium]

It’s amazing to think that this movie wasn’t popular when it came out. Everything about it is so perfect.

[ocvipe]

The fact that 1982 watchers didn't realize they would be watching one of the best films of Sci-fi horror to ever grace us.

[Nenernener]

Some of the best horror films of all time were unsuccessful at the box office. The Shining comes to mind!

[MsNotzi]

Cool facts! I can't believe "The Thing" didn't get the recognition that it gets today. It's really a psychological horror when you think about it. The growing distrust between the men, the ambiguous ending, etc. BTW, Keith David is a legend. Love him.

[KOLDBLUSTL]

I saw it when it was released...it was/is great! I never understood how it wasn't a major blockbuster IMMEDIATELY.

[Nenernener]

Honestly they did a great job with the hand as well!

[MetalMex]

Blown away by this film! F the critics and Universal!

[C.L.Hinton]

I love _The Thing_ and I loved this "Did you know...?" short. I'd definitely be down for more, Mark!

[markty]

I was born in 81 and I saw this movie around 1990 and I absolutely loved it then and I still do.

[TemperedMedia]

I agree with you, I'm glad modern moviegoers have given its much deserved second chance.

[rubberneckinc.]

Thank you VHS tapes & early cable. Great movie. John Carpenter has made a couple of classics and is often overlooked.

[MrLibormortis]

The movie still holds up today, the effects and all. one of the best horror off all time

[aaonrier]

The thing and the prequel to it are the best movies ever

[distinguishedblues]

They weren’t ready for this movie. Top 5 best in the horror movie genre still 40yrs plus

[T-lycan]

I feel like people back then weren’t ready for the discomforting aspects of psychological horror. In an era of slashers and just a big bad guy who doesn’t die, people weren’t ready for how real the terror could be for movies like this. Like, sure, it’s an alien horror. The crazy thing is I feel this would be a more realistic depiction of an invasive alien. Subtle, hidden in plain sight, and absolutely terror induced paranoia. People in the 80s weren’t ready for a conclusion that didn’t put them at ease

[FaeryGothMomma]

I love The Thing, it does a great job of balancing psychological horror and gore without leaning towards one or the other. And it doesn't shove the gore in your face, it establishes the severity of the situation, lets you absorb it, then moves on. It doesn't unnecessarily brutalize the characters.

[ngr]

I love this movie so much. The characters, practical effects, and tension in scenes makes it a perfect movie.

[robertodibaggio]

One of the Greatest Horror films EVER made!!!

[amck]

A lot of horror movies in the 80``s wasn`t popular when released. Several of Carpenter`s movies didn`t do well when they first hit the theaters but once they went to VHS, they blew up big time.