The Thing (Collector's Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Thing (Collector's Edition)
Movie Review: Somewhat light on the extras for a "collector's edition"
Summary: 4 Stars
Although this DVD does come with a few extras, such as a short history slideshow explaining the development of The Thing, and a commentary voice-over with Kurt Russell and the director, John Carpenter, it leaves something to be desired in what was released as a "Collector's Edition". I point to examples such as the Collector's Edition of Aliens (the second movie) as a comparison.
That said, it's a great movie and worth adding to any horror/sci fi/Kurt Russell collection. It doesn't get much gorier than a John Carpenter flick, as any of his fans can tell you, but at the same time Carpenter's movies are often written and cast so well that they transcend the camp value of B-movie horror flicks and end up being something much more memorable. "MANOS: The Hands Of Fate" this ain't, folks.
Movie Review: It's macready, man, HE'S the thing!
Summary: 5 Stars
All the way back from the early 80's, John Carpenter's "The Thing" was the hottest Sci-Fi/horror film to be seen. I remember seeing a copy of Cinefex magazine, dealing with the production of the film. There was a ton of imagination and special effects that went into the making of "The Thing".
What makes "The Thing" so creepy is the nature of the "Alien" menace. A creature that attacks and "takes over" it's intended victim at a cellular level, in essence becoming an exact copy of it's victim! What is perhaps it's most disgusting and surprising trait, is when it is either surprised or found out (identified). The laws of nature are thrown out the window, and you are witness to some of the most shocking mutations to ever come from a sick and depraved mind. To this, Carpenter puts into the mix a group of men who have undergone extensive psychological testing, just to be able to work in an isolated environment (no one wants these men going koo-koo a couple of months into their stay).
Well, let's just say that it wasn't enough. Once the menace is identified, little by little, these men come apart at the seams! It's every man for himself (itself?)!
"The Thing" is LOOOOONG on suspense! At times, it's well, nigh unbearable. This is John Carpenter's best film. Rob Bottin's special effects deserved an Oscar. Kurt Russell was just coming out of his "sqeaky clean" teenage image that followed him from his early films.
There is one thing I find curious. On some copies of this film, a Stevie Wonder song is being played in the kitchen scene, and on others, it's different music. Also, there are copies with narration! Perhaps it was added when the film went to cable. This film, like Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho", are must-see (if not must-own) films for the horror fanster!
Movie Review: Best (and nastiest) shapeshifter, ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, you've read all the praise, and it's all true, this is a helluva scary movie, well-made, the effects are outstanding, and it holds up well over time.
But that's not all there is to it.
We've all seen morph effects, one critter transforming smoothly into another, we were pretty bored with them by the early 1990's. Big deal.
But this was made before cheap, cheesy CGI morphs. There's nothing smooth about these transformations. Much the opposite. What's so monstrous about this Thing, is that everything about its transformations is so WRONG. This critter has a rather nasty disregard for the rules, it doesn't care that heads aren't supposed to sprout legs and walk off on their own.
Very imaginative special effects.
Movie Review: Best (and nastiest) shapeshifter ever
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, you've read all the praise, and it's all true, this is a helluva scary movie, well-made, the effects are outstanding, and it holds up well over time.
But that's not all there is to it.
We've all seen morph effects, one critter transforming smoothly into another, we were pretty bored with them by the early 1990's. Big deal.
But this was made before cheap, cheesy CGI morphs. There's nothing smooth about these transformations. Much the opposite. What's so monstrous about this Thing, is that everything about its transformations is so WRONG. This critter has a rather nasty disregard for the rules, it doesn't care that heads aren't supposed to sprout legs and walk off on their own.
Very imaginative special effects.
Movie Review: One of Carpenters classics
Summary: 4 Stars
I haven't seen The Thing in many years and was quite happy to catch it late last night. As far as remakes go this one is one of the best. The film involves a team of scientists as they come across a frozen spacecraft in the artic. They stumble across a body in the wreckage and deide to thaw it out, unknowingly opening the door to a mysterious alien force that can take shape/replicate anything it comes into contact with. This is a truely terrifying concept.
The atmosphere is exceptional. Taking place in the artic leaves you with a dark chilling feeling that could not be duplicated. This film is an abosulte classic with some great effects for the time. I wouldn't say that it beats out Halloween for Carpenter's masterpiece by any stretch. But it is without a doubt a close second. I would absolutely recommend this for any horror/sci-fi fan if you aren't already aware of it.