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spacebear1Jan 2, 2018

John Carpenter's The Thing is probably my second favorite horror film of all time. I loved all of the characters and the suspense. I thought the cinematography as well. I absolutely loved the use of practical effects in this film. In the end,John Carpenter's The Thing is probably my second favorite horror film of all time. I loved all of the characters and the suspense. I thought the cinematography as well. I absolutely loved the use of practical effects in this film. In the end, this is an amazing film and one of the best horror films.… Expand

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RagnamaximaNov 11, 2017

John Carpenter´s "The Thing" is an absolute horror classic that everyone should watch, with flawed yet relatable characters, genuinally terrifying monsters designs and a brillaint and creepy atmosphere.

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JPKJul 14, 2019

A Horrifying Classic
The Thing is scary, gross, and suspenseful to make it a true classic.

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greenisgoodDec 30, 2019

A near flawless film on all technical levels as well as story and acting. It is sad to see that this was one of the film's that caused John Carpenter to become disillusioned with art of film making due to it's reception. But I am also glad toA near flawless film on all technical levels as well as story and acting. It is sad to see that this was one of the film's that caused John Carpenter to become disillusioned with art of film making due to it's reception. But I am also glad to see that this is one such work of Art that will undoubtedly stand the test of time considering the Legendary status this film holds for Horror and Movie fans alike.… Expand

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Kai82Jan 8, 2020

The most underrated horror movie of all times which has become an insider tip and cult classic. It is also a horror movie where the cast acts smart and plausible. It has one of the best settings respectively set ups for a horror movie. AfterThe most underrated horror movie of all times which has become an insider tip and cult classic. It is also a horror movie where the cast acts smart and plausible. It has one of the best settings respectively set ups for a horror movie. After the reveal of the threat the tensions starts to grow because no one knows if they can trust each other. It is this plausible distrust, fear and paranoia that makes this movie so good. The whole cast deserves a lot of credits for this as does John Carpenter. They are nailing the roles. You feel the building tensions as their fears start to drive them into despair. For me it is the best cast outside 12 Angry Man and the Godfather 1 / 2. I was also amazed by the practical effects. They are horrifyingly and disturbingly good and enhance the atmosphere. Be warned: While they don't go for gore and splatter it is still to much for some people. Then there is the score from the legend himself Ennio Morricone. He is also also an example for a person that deserves more credits. He is along John Williams and Hans Zimmer the best composer in movie history. As always he made a beautiful score. At its release it was pulled to pieces by critics and was not a box office hit (But also not a failure). Like Citizen Kane earlier it was rediscovered by fans and critics and was reevaluated as cult classic. It is now considered an at its time of release unrecognized masterpiece. Overall it is a horror movie with great atmosphere, incredible tension and an experience you will never forget. Also there is the fitting ambiguous ending which lets fans discuss still today in a positive way. Bonus: Much of Ennio Morricones work is available on YouTube.… Expand

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Nikop0lOct 3, 2018

Yet another proof that "professional critics" are completely clueless. The Thing is best Carpenter movie and simply absolute horror classic that every even semi-fan of genre must see without any question. Absolute-zero surrounding ofYet another proof that "professional critics" are completely clueless. The Thing is best Carpenter movie and simply absolute horror classic that every even semi-fan of genre must see without any question. Absolute-zero surrounding of Antarctica with main protagonists running rampant in justified paranoia. Bottin special effects stand the test of time and are as unnerving and creepy as they have been decades ago.… Expand

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MasterRileyAug 6, 2018

The Thing is a really great horror movie, with a fantastic sense of mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. The whole cast is great and the setting of Antarctica perfectly illustrates how alone the characters are andThe Thing is a really great horror movie, with a fantastic sense of mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. The whole cast is great and the setting of Antarctica perfectly illustrates how alone the characters are and that they have nowhere to run. The practical effects used to create the monsters are fantastic and still hold up today. All around a really great movie.… Expand

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alejandro970Aug 13, 2017

Efficent rip-off of Alien (1979). The screenplay wrote by Carpenter himself is faithful to original story written by John W. Campbell. The creepy, paranoid atmosphere, and the special effects and make up created by Rob Bottin still does notEfficent rip-off of Alien (1979). The screenplay wrote by Carpenter himself is faithful to original story written by John W. Campbell. The creepy, paranoid atmosphere, and the special effects and make up created by Rob Bottin still does not lose it´s charms.… Expand

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TuneisonAug 13, 2018

The Thing is an absolute masterpiece of a horror movie. The only horror movie I think that might be on the same level or better is The Shining by Stanley Kubrick. (Yes I know that's a cliché) Every little detail is so fine tuned in thisThe Thing is an absolute masterpiece of a horror movie. The only horror movie I think that might be on the same level or better is The Shining by Stanley Kubrick. (Yes I know that's a cliché) Every little detail is so fine tuned in this movie. It's honestly hard to believe that John Carpenter made this movie because the majority of his career are just mediocre blockbuster horror movies. So where do I begin?
First the acting. The entire cast is great with every actor delivering their lines and perfectly conveying the emotion they need too. There isn't really any cheese in the performances. Next, the practical effects. Need I say more? It looks incredible and kicks the ass of most of the practiacal effects of the time except for maybe The Fly. Even the lesser talked about effects like the space ship look great. Bill Lancaster's script is absolutely fantastic and, leaves so much up to interpretation. There is a reason this movie is still talked about to this day. There are so many plot threads and theroies left up to the imagination. What happened at the end? Who destroyed the blood? Who was the first infected by the dog?
It's absolutely fantastic and, I really can't sum it all up in words. The film making is fantastic. (I know I'm using that word too much shut up) I could spend all day dissecting each and every detail but, could never get to the bottom of this movie. It's absolutely genius and check it out. (But you probably already have)… Expand

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The-ComidianJul 1, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scary and suspenseful this movie delivers on everything you could ask from it and more. The fear of not knowing who you can trust fuels this movie and the question posed at the end (is Childs real?) brings the movie to a perfect close.… Expand

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blacksunNov 19, 2018

An exciting ride from start to finish, The Thing is in my opinion a classic of the genre. The traditional effects will shock you, and still hold up today, outperforming much of the CGI stuff we currently get. The tension of being trapped withAn exciting ride from start to finish, The Thing is in my opinion a classic of the genre. The traditional effects will shock you, and still hold up today, outperforming much of the CGI stuff we currently get. The tension of being trapped with no-where to go stays with you for the whole film, while the uncertainty of not knowing who you can trust just adds to the paranoia.… Expand

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Voodoo123Dec 4, 2018

+Incredible practical effects
+Memorable main theme form carpenter
+Deep mood building score from Ennio Morricone +Excellent cast deliver 'the goods' -'That' computer analysis scene 1982's The Thing is one of carpenters best. This seminal+Incredible practical effects
+Memorable main theme form carpenter
+Deep mood building score from Ennio Morricone
+Excellent cast deliver 'the goods'
-'That' computer analysis scene

1982's The Thing is one of carpenters best. This seminal effects laden horror classic remake lays down the template all others should follow...… Expand

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The3AcademySinsSep 17, 2018

The Thing is a masterpiece of horror cinema that I was fortunate enough to see on the big screen in 70 mm. John Carpenter is really bringing his A-game with this movie. The scares are still good even now, 36 years later. The effects are mindThe Thing is a masterpiece of horror cinema that I was fortunate enough to see on the big screen in 70 mm. John Carpenter is really bringing his A-game with this movie. The scares are still good even now, 36 years later. The effects are mind blowing. There is some nice camp and humor in the script to lighten the mood, and the tone and bleak sense of isolation that pervades the fabric of this movie is palpable. The ending of this movie is one of the best endings to a horror movie ever, and this is well worth a watch, especially with Halloween right around the corner!… Expand

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MaxiThresherFeb 8, 2018

Great movie, very scary and well done, the sounds are so anguashing and the ambiance so creepy. Carpenter did it well !

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PhilipBlakeMay 24, 2019

How to describe what is to me not only the best movie ever made in every category but also the only one to deserve the perfect 10 on 10 rating.
This is barely impossible to describe each perfect aspect of the film. The razor blade directionHow to describe what is to me not only the best movie ever made in every category but also the only one to deserve the perfect 10 on 10 rating.
This is barely impossible to describe each perfect aspect of the film. The razor blade direction by John Carpenter is only the beginning of it. Rob Bottin's creatures special effects was incredible and still very effective as the ones nowadays, Ennio Morricone's evocative and cold as hell score just feet perfectly to the story with the help of the uncredited additional score done by John Carpenter with Alan Howarth, Dean Cundey's post Spielberg photography is just amazing and perfectly rendered the eternity of the cold ice of Antarctica, Kurt Russell is perfectly cast on the lead and every single actors involved in the production are almost unforgettable. The perfect representation of what was one the best decades in the cinema industry.… Expand

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Shajac19Feb 16, 2020

If not the greatest horror movie of all time, definitely top 5. John Carpenter does an amazing job and this movie has hardly aged a day. The practical effects may not be believable but they are grotesque and extensive enough to still delightIf not the greatest horror movie of all time, definitely top 5. John Carpenter does an amazing job and this movie has hardly aged a day. The practical effects may not be believable but they are grotesque and extensive enough to still delight and horrify. The movie is well-paced and thrilling throughout with one of the best endings ever. I cannot highly recommend this movie enough to horror fans.… Expand

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SyrvindaFeb 27, 2020

This film aged well. It still gives such an immersive athmosphere. Everything in this movie is spot on. The music, the sound and visual effects, and the acting. Even the script is perfectly paced and balanced. No doubt this is one of theThis film aged well. It still gives such an immersive athmosphere. Everything in this movie is spot on. The music, the sound and visual effects, and the acting. Even the script is perfectly paced and balanced. No doubt this is one of the best movies ever made.… Expand

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DeadlizardAug 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Thing is an unmitigated masterpiece. The building tension throughout the movie perfectly frames every paranoid action of our unlikely "hero's". MacCready is the perfect protagonist for the movie because his actions make the audience question his reliability. In a movie about people questioning each other's moves every step of way, making the main character untrustable is a perfect decision. The ending is truly amazing, as it leaves everything up to interpertation. The movie is tense, stressful, and captivating, and it is truly one of the best horror movies of all time.… Expand

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adamhui78Jun 12, 2017

One of the best horror movies of all time! Great cast, creepy score and some horrifying special effects that still hold up well - not sure why the critics were hating on this in 1982. It's one of the first movies I'd recommend to anyone whoOne of the best horror movies of all time! Great cast, creepy score and some horrifying special effects that still hold up well - not sure why the critics were hating on this in 1982. It's one of the first movies I'd recommend to anyone who likes horror and suspense.… Expand

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ryanlikemoviesAug 2, 2017

theis ilm is a good film beaise this film knows whats oip if oyio dont lilke foodd classic hiorroor movies than look a wasy know cuse the ting his here and its **** a beast11!

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daviddelnorte23Aug 17, 2017

Si hubiera elaborado en algún momento una lista de películas que más ganas tengo, yo creo que 'La Cosa' estaría seguramente entre las 5 primeras. Es una película que me esperaba un poco distinta, pero porque llevaba ya mi propia película.Si hubiera elaborado en algún momento una lista de películas que más ganas tengo, yo creo que 'La Cosa' estaría seguramente entre las 5 primeras. Es una película que me esperaba un poco distinta, pero porque llevaba ya mi propia película. Esperaba una película más 'Alien'. Esto no quiere decir que no me gustara o que me pareciera mala o peor de lo esperado, solo distinta. Las fases de la película donde 'La Cosa' toma forma son altamente delirantes y casi parece una paranoia. El personaje protagonista, el de Kurt Russel es genial y tiene un momento con "muestras de sangre" que es de los mejores que he visto ultimamente. Es una película 'Made in Carpenter' y una de las joyas del terror. Dirección, banda sonora, guión (el final por dios, el final). En general, me encanta pero me gusta un pelín menos que 'Halloween' que para mí con lo que he visto de Carpenter me parece todavía su mejor obra. 'La Cosa' es de esas películas que veré muchas veces.… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorApr 16, 2022

The shots are perfect. The build suspense with their slow tracking and are perfectly planned with a great beginning and ending. This has to be one of the nicest shot films of this type. It started using the surround a lot but slowly becameThe shots are perfect. The build suspense with their slow tracking and are perfectly planned with a great beginning and ending. This has to be one of the nicest shot films of this type. It started using the surround a lot but slowly became quite front-heavy. The sound was lacking in dynamic range and sounded eighties in the technical quality. The music was mostly really good but occasionally a bit dated. Dialogue was perfect except afore-mentioned technical problems. This is the definition of paranoid suspense horror. It builds on an idea into terror with perfect film-crafting. The acting is amazing and each character is distinct. The special effects are real and harrowing. Some scenes are so intense that it is almost impossible to take! A near-perfect horror that transcends its b-movie roots.… Expand

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amheretojudgeJul 4, 2018

an annihilated breach with an "in and out" agenda..

The Thing 2 And A Half Out Of 5 The Thing is plot driven horror feature that is more blame game than poetic as it aspires to be. The concept isn't as smart as the makers think and thean annihilated breach with an "in and out" agenda..

The Thing 2 And A Half Out Of 5

The Thing is plot driven horror feature that is more blame game than poetic as it aspires to be. The concept isn't as smart as the makers think and the scrutiny isn't loud enough to bang its way out of the screen; it stays with you but maybe you don't want to keep it. It is short on technical aspects like background score, art design, visual effects, sound department and editing. The writing is weak on terms of creativity for it completely relies upon its concept and never even attempts to outgrow it which fades away its specific chareacteristics after the first act. The screenplay by Bill Lancaster is gripping if not smart, for it contains all the essential ingredients that a mandatory commercial cinema does, to draw in most of the attention from the audience. John Carpenter; the director, is not in his A game as he lacks better execution skills or maybe isn't focused on the vision that is aspired to set and is enjoying a bit much of it to breed sincerity. There isn't much range offered to any of the star cast to factor in effectively on terms of performance although Kurt Russell is giving all he can from the allotted part. The Thing is an annihilated breach with an "in and out" agenda that is similar to its characters; one-dimensional.… Expand

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akshatmahajanJul 25, 2021

From so many years I have been hearing so much great about this movie. People even call it one of the best horror movie ever made. This rose my expectations but I was not that much satisfied with the movie as much other people are. I reallyFrom so many years I have been hearing so much great about this movie. People even call it one of the best horror movie ever made. This rose my expectations but I was not that much satisfied with the movie as much other people are. I really wanted to like this film. But if I'm honest with myself, I ended up being a little disappointed.

For me, the movie was not that much scary or tense. There are some good tense scenes such as the one where they test the blood. But for the most part, I felt like I was watching just an ordinary drama.

If we talk about performances, I loved Kurt Russell and others were okay. Direction by John Carpenter was just like his other movies such as Halloween. There was some issues with pacing but it will not effect the overall experience.

Overall, the movie is good and different for it's time. It was just that I expected too much and I found it underwhelming.… Expand

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keanexNov 2, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am going to catch flack for this, but let me be straight-forward, I didn't care for this film. I love the setting, I love the idea, but the pacing simultaneously feels slow, while feeling like it's progressing far too fast. Much like a rollercoaster in a way, but with the scenes carrying no tension in it. I don't think that a movie format is the optimal length for a story that has the ability to create some highly tense moments. A mini-series would have been killer I think. Moreso than the odd pacing, I didn't find the monster to be scary. The idea of the monster and tenseness of wondering who is "infected" was far more thrilling than the movie itself. I'll take my lashings but it didn't feel right to me.… Expand