The Thing (1982)

The Thing (1982)

Directed by: John Carpenter
Screenplay by: Bill Lancaster

Genre: Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Running Time: 109 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned DVD

The ultimate in alien terror.

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Comments: The Thing is one of John Carpenter's best films, and also a classic of the science fiction/horror genre. Kurt Russell chews bubblegum and kicks some alien ass, which is some cool-looking alien ass, especially for 1982. Ennio Morricone's score is excellent, as it adds a sense of dread to the film. The only objection I had was how fast they deduced what the alien was, and what its intentions were. It's much more so the viewer knows what's going on, which is a bit annoying. Anyway, The Thing is still a kick-ass film, and so I'll end on Kurt Russell's great line at the end of the film. "Yeah, fuck you too!"