The Thing (1982) Retrospective/Review

I return to review The Thing, which I covered over a decade ago with a new expanded version.

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[venomouslizards]

I still can’t believe that the soundtrack got nominated for worst score. It is one of the most haunting scores of all time, and perfectly fits the film.

[Warsie-Fan]

Hands down one of the greatest sci-fi horror films of all time IMO.

[skitariisoldier]

A great example of the critics getting it all wrong.

[goldenageofdinosaurs]

“Man is the warmest place to hide” is a great tagline.

[avatar]

"Deemed a failure.." then quickly becomes THE quintessential Horror/Sci-Fi movie and most highly praised genre film of all time.

[benwasserman]

John Carpenter movies often tend to be scorned by critics/audiences alike then revered a few years/decades down the line. The Thing is still a prime example of that.

[wilsvgaddiction]

In my opinion, The Thing is not only THE greatest sci-fi/horror film of all time, but one of the greatest FILMS of all time. I've rewatched this many more times than E.T. The visual effects still hold up today. The suspense, the music, the visuals - all simply incredible and perfect for what they intended to achieve. These were times when talented, passionate people gave their all for the craft. The days of movies like this are no more.

[thomasdoscher]

When Windows walks in on Bennings being assimilated, he had just come from getting the keys from Gary. When he sees Bennings being attacked, he drops the keys, and you can hear them hitting the ground. It's not brought up again, but I think this explains why Windows went nuts when it was discovered that the blood supply had been sabotaged. He knew he had been in possession of the keys and likely never went back to pick them up in all the excitement. He probably thought Gary or someone else would bring this up and that everyone would turn on him. That's why he runs for the gun cabinet and tries to get everyone to distrust Gary.

[JoeyArmstrong]

This movie is a masterpiece of sci-fi/suspense that had unfortunate timing in 1982. I'm glad it finally found its audience.

[NakedSnake]

One of the greatest horror films of all time. And probably the best practical effects ever. The open ended ending is perfect.

[dan_evilrobot]

Out of all the John Carpenter films I watched the most, this is one of my personal favorites to me it's one of the greatest horror films I ever seen.

[cormacthem]

It’s good to know Ennio Morricone’s The Thing soundtrack got its day in the sun within Quentin Tarantino’s own icey hell movie ‘The Hateful Eight’. Life’s kind of poetic like that sometimes.

[Joepops]

Kurt Russel as ex-Vietnam era helicopter pilot. Superb script lines.
Superb weilding of that period correct Ithaca M37 riot shotgun.
Keith David's very first movie. He was great!
Indeed very watchable!

[thron]

im friends with Norbert Weisser who played the Norwegian at the beginning of the movie, it was fascinating listening to him talk about his rolls in shindlers list, midnight express, breaking bad and THE THING, if you have any questions, im here 👍

[tyrannozilla]

A prime example of a story that was ahead of it's time, loathed upon release, eventually vindicated and now seen and regarded as one of the most terrifying and cinematic masterpieces ever made.
John Carpenter's magnum opus.
Long Live The Thing.

[horiyoshimitsu]

This movie is so good that i don't even know where to start.
It has an atmosphere of its own.
Really gets under your skin, literally.
Also the best ending ever to any movie.
It's just perfect.

[douglaswatters]

Our last few days in high school were mostly just sitting around waiting for the last day. My shop teacher brought in his vcr and us students gathered around and watched movies on a 19 inch crt tv (1984). One movie he brought in was The Thing. I was blown away by the effects, story and acting. To this day I think it's the greatest horror film ever made.

[saintmanuel]

One of my favourite all time classic movies. Great in the art of overall filmmaking, directing and writing.
And while a lot of talent was utilized to make the movie happen, Rob Bottin at 21 was a force of nature and mastered his craft at such a young age.

[indyspotes]

"...as Benning's becomes the alien's first victim."
And then you later mention the dog going after Norris earlier in the film. They can't both be first.
And that wasn't Norris in shadow. It was an extra that Carpenter used to hide the identity of the
actor being assimilated. It could also have been Palmer, but I favor Norris as that victim as well.
Also, Benning's wasn't bitten by the dog under the table. He was merely spooked when it brushed
past his leg.
It's the unanswered questions that allow this film to stand the test of time.
Well, that, and the fact that it's awesome...

[konstantinoskaragiannis]

"The Thing"(1982) is a horror sci-fi movie masterpiece!This is probably the best movie of all time for this Kind!