The Thing (Collector's Edition)
starring: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Donald Moffat
directed by: John Carpenter
directed by: John Carpenter
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Scientists in the antarctic are confronted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills.Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 02/14/2006Starring: Kurt Russell Keith DavidRun time: 109 minutesRating: RDirector: John Carpenter
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Director John Carpenter and special makeup effects master Rob Bottin teamed up for this 1982 remake of the 1951 science fiction classic The Thing from Another World, and the result is a mixed blessing. It's got moments of highly effective terror and spine-tingling suspense, but it's mostly a showcase for some of the goriest and most horrifically grotesque makeup effects ever created for a movie. With such highlights as a dog that splits open and blossoms into something indescribably gruesome, this is the kind of movie for die-hard horror fans and anyone who slows down to stare at fatal traffic accidents. On those terms, however, it's hard not to be impressed by the movie's wild and wacky freak show. It all begins when scientists at an arctic research station discover an alien spacecraft under the thick ice, and thaw out the alien body found aboard. What they don't know is that the alien can assume any human form, and before long the scientists can't tell who's real and who's a deadly alien threat. Kurt Russell leads the battle against the terrifying intruder, and the supporting cast includes Richard Masur, Richard Dysart, Donald Moffat, and Wilford Brimley. They're all playing standard characters who are neglected by the mechanistic screenplay (based on the classic sci-fi story "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell), but Carpenter's emphasis is clearly on the gross-out effects and escalating tension. If you've got the stomach for it (and let's face it, there's a big audience for eerie gore), this is a thrill ride you won't want to miss. --Jeff Shannon
Scientists in the antarctic are confronted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills.Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 02/14/2006Starring: Kurt Russell Keith DavidRun time: 109 minutesRating: RDirector: John Carpenter
Amazon.com:
Director John Carpenter and special makeup effects master Rob Bottin teamed up for this 1982 remake of the 1951 science fiction classic The Thing from Another World, and the result is a mixed blessing. It's got moments of highly effective terror and spine-tingling suspense, but it's mostly a showcase for some of the goriest and most horrifically grotesque makeup effects ever created for a movie. With such highlights as a dog that splits open and blossoms into something indescribably gruesome, this is the kind of movie for die-hard horror fans and anyone who slows down to stare at fatal traffic accidents. On those terms, however, it's hard not to be impressed by the movie's wild and wacky freak show. It all begins when scientists at an arctic research station discover an alien spacecraft under the thick ice, and thaw out the alien body found aboard. What they don't know is that the alien can assume any human form, and before long the scientists can't tell who's real and who's a deadly alien threat. Kurt Russell leads the battle against the terrifying intruder, and the supporting cast includes Richard Masur, Richard Dysart, Donald Moffat, and Wilford Brimley. They're all playing standard characters who are neglected by the mechanistic screenplay (based on the classic sci-fi story "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell), but Carpenter's emphasis is clearly on the gross-out effects and escalating tension. If you've got the stomach for it (and let's face it, there's a big audience for eerie gore), this is a thrill ride you won't want to miss. --Jeff Shannon
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- One of my best purchases !!!
Perhaps one of the best sci-fi movies ever. The commentary with Kurt Russel and John Carpenter is awesome. I highly recommend this.
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- If You Liked 'Alien,' You'll Like This
This intense sci-fi film is almost horror in nature, a la "Alien" as it features a tremendous amount of suspense. In fact, if you liked "Alien," you'll probably like this, the main difference of the two films being the different setting and a different cast.
The cast may be different but the characters are the same: scientists-heroes who are all profane low-life-types who you would never see in professions and positions like this. Only in the world of film do you see sleazy people like ... Read More
Rating: - "The Thing" about a classic...
This is one of the best, if not the best horror/Si-Fi movies ever made. I saw this movie when it firt came out and was blown away by the great craft that went into it's making. This is by far John Carpenters crowning achievement. When it first came out critcs were not kind to this remake. It is not really a remake of the black and white film. John Carpenter's interpretation is remarkable!! I guarantee, if you are a fan of horror/Si-Fi films, you will find great pleasure in watching this great film. ... Read More
Rating: - great movie
The movie arrived in excellant shape and contact with the seller was easy and fast. I recommend this seller to anyone who wants a good movie !!
Rating: - Best remake of all time!
Most people consider Halloween carpenter's best. I believe The Thing has it beat. The Thing is a special fx tour de force, filled to the brim with fantastic suspense sequences. The dvd is awesome with loads of special features. In a day of awful remakes and bad CGI, this movie beats them all!
- One of my best purchases !!!Perhaps one of the best sci-fi movies ever. The commentary with Kurt Russel and John Carpenter is awesome. I highly recommend this.
- If You Liked 'Alien,' You'll Like ThisThis intense sci-fi film is almost horror in nature, a la "Alien" as it features a tremendous amount of suspense. In fact, if you liked "Alien," you'll probably like this, the main difference of the two films being the different setting and a different cast.
The cast may be different but the characters are the same: scientists-heroes who are all profane low-life-types who you would never see in professions and positions like this. Only in the world of film do you see sleazy people like ... Read More
- "The Thing" about a classic...This is one of the best, if not the best horror/Si-Fi movies ever made. I saw this movie when it firt came out and was blown away by the great craft that went into it's making. This is by far John Carpenters crowning achievement. When it first came out critcs were not kind to this remake. It is not really a remake of the black and white film. John Carpenter's interpretation is remarkable!! I guarantee, if you are a fan of horror/Si-Fi films, you will find great pleasure in watching this great film. ... Read More
- great movieThe movie arrived in excellant shape and contact with the seller was easy and fast. I recommend this seller to anyone who wants a good movie !!
- Best remake of all time!Most people consider Halloween carpenter's best. I believe The Thing has it beat. The Thing is a special fx tour de force, filled to the brim with fantastic suspense sequences. The dvd is awesome with loads of special features. In a day of awful remakes and bad CGI, this movie beats them all!
