Dec 30, 2015 i saw the dvds for two versions of this movie in a store today and bought them. John carpenters the thing is a seminal piece of horror that is not only a fine specimen of its era, but it also serves as a shining example of horror done absolutely right in any era. When i originally decided to do the site, i was initially going to focus on ten definitive films in the genre and luckily scream wasnt one of them. It is based on a short science fiction story from the late 1930s. It infiltrates an antarctic research station, taking the appearance of the. The series acted as a continuation of the 1982 film the thing, with three stories the thing from another world, the thing from another world. The thing is a film i have long wanted to watch for, and im pleased by the overall result. Aug 28, 2019 after norwegian researchers discover an alien ship buried in the ice, paleontologist kate lloyd mary elizabeth winstead joins the team at the isolated arctic outpost to investigate. The thing, also known as john carpenters the thing, is a 1982 science fiction horror film about an antarctic science base which is infiltrated by a shapeshifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills. The thing is an extremely hostile shapeshifting extraterrestrial organism and the primary antagonist of the 1982 sciencefiction film the thing, its prequel, videogames and literature. The thing 1982 an american scientific expedition to the frozen wastes of the antarctic is interrupted by a group of seemingly mad norwegians pursuing and shooting a dog. The film stars kurt russell as the teams helicopter pilot, r. In 1982 famed horror director john carpenter released the thing.
The thing is a 1982 american science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter and written. After nearly two hours of guts, gore, and paranoia, our bearded hero, r. Macready kurt russell finally takes on the titular shapeshifter, mano a manowell, more like mano a explosivo. Unfortunately he becomes subject of his own creation and is transformed.
The thing is a horrific movie about a crew of researchers that come in contact with an alien species. Play in a group of 5 or more if you want to get the full ganeolay and. Attacked by a giant mutation of the thing, macready kurt russell blows it up, and a large part of the base, with dynamite. Friday the th part iii the 1982 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. An infection timeline i have recently renewed my obsession with this masterpiece specifically, figuring out the chronological order of who is infected among the crew in order to better understand, and ultimately come up with as close to a valid understanding of who is who at the end of the movie. May 27, 2011 the movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Mar 25, 2020 the thing is a perfect example of how a great movie can be timeless. Find out when and where you can watch the thing on tv with the full listings schedule at. When they take in the dog, it brutally attacks both human beings and canines in the camp and they discover that the beast can assume the shape of its victims. You can see the full list in the master document, which will collect each years. The thing also known as john carpenters the thing is a 1982 science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter, written by bill lancaster, and starring kurt russell. John carpenter has stated that of all his films, this is his personal favorite.
Jan 30, 2018 macready has the idea to find out who is infected by running a simple blood test. The thing is a perfectly acted, shot, and directed film. In the winter of 1982, a twelveman research team at a remote antarctic. The thing deep dark thoughts its funny when i sit back and think about the early days of the house of horrors. The special effects were amazing, and there were plenty of creepy images. Kurt russell and charles hallahan in the thing 1982 the thing 1982 kurt. My wife is not a big fan of horror movies, but last halloween she agreed to watch the thing with me on the big screen. A look back at the filming with cast and crew of the 1982 horror classic, the thing. I like being scared and i was scared by many scenes in the thing.
The 1982 version of the thing is one of those rare occurrences when the remake of a classic movie is every bit as good as the original. The thing has the ability to assimilate other life forms in order to survive and spread. Arcane, desperate for the formula attempts to capture the swamp thing. Mac know hell need childs with his flamethrower in order to kill the dogthing. This film is considered a benchmark in the field of special makeup effects. This movie is a legendary film that will never be successfully recreated, and god help those poor souls that were tasked to do so. Released 1982, the thing stars kurt russell, wilford brimley, t. Nelson the dad with football buddies, heather o rourke as young carol anne, in poltergeist, 1982. The helicopter pursuing the dog explodes, eventually leaving no explanation for the chase.
In remote antarctica, a group of american research scientists are disturbed at their base camp by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. Purchase the thing 1982 on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Carrington robert cornthwaite reports a ufo near his north pole research base, the air force sends in a team under capt. The thing does not automatically assimilate anything it comes into contact with. Watch the thing 1982 full movie raging bull hd movie. This alien species has a peculiar capability, being able to replicate and contort into any lifeform, becoming living camouflage. So the thing needs to make a conscious choice to assimilate a victim. Carter, richard dysart the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48 min, and received a score of 57 out of 100 on metacritic. Watch friday the th part 3 1982 vhsrip rychlodabing djlonely on dailymotion. In that movie the monster was basically a frankenstein rip off right down to the domed head. Jan 11, 2016 after a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster.
It was described as instant junk, a wretched excess, and proposed as the mosthated film of all time by film magazine cinefantastique. But while the first movie version of the thing was in atmospheric black and white, carpenters 1982 version is in widescreen, full color, and features some of the most revoltingly explicit, surreally imaginative special effects courtesy of fxmeister rob bottin that have ever been seen on the screen. Ive seen the extended version, but it doesnt seem to explain this. No matter when they are released, great movies always find their audience in time. Jan 22, 2014 the thing carpenter 1982 scene with the dogs russian dub. Want to be notified about more latest movies uploaded. It is a long standing tradition in all british antarctic research stations to watch the thing 1982 as part of their midwinter feast and celebration held every june 21. The lego movie put the thing on the thing pc walkthrough part 11. But this time around, things are going to be a bit different. The thing from another world is the first of the comic series published by dark horse comics. The 1982 the thing film critically panned at the time of its release, has now. The thing 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Poltergeist 1982 movie clip tweety cant smell a thing. I contacted you because of my huge fondness for the thing from another world published by dark horse comics, which acts as a direct sequel story to john carpenters incredible movie. Watch the thing 1982 full movie online free on putlocker. The thing 110 movie clip the norwegian dog hunt 1982 hd movieclips. We know it chomped off one victims hands, but the victim bled out, not assimilating. Usaopoly the thing infection at outpost 31 board game 1982. The only stupid action by a small thing in the 1982 movie is the blood thing jumping and screaming after being stabbed by a red hot needle. Kurt russell in the thing 1982 with the alien in ashes, macready sits down amidst the rubble of the ruined base, slowly but surely freezing to death.
The thing 110 movie clip the norwegian dog hunt 1982. Movie posters 1982 t the thing 1982 the thing 1982 1982 an american scientific expedition to the frozen wastes of the antarctic is interrupted by a group of seemingly mad norwegians. From the director john carpenter of films like big trouble in little china and halloween. Friday the th part iii 1982 part 1 of 12 hd new movi. I always have a fascination of prequels because they have a unique approach to writing in that the events must lead up logically to a movie already made rather than taking the idea of the first movie and going in different directions with it. Suddenly, childs walks out of the darkness, flamethrower in hand. Alec holland, hidden away in the depths of a murky swamp, is trying to create a new species a combination of animal and plant capable of adapting and thriving in the harshest conditions.
In remote antarctica, a group of american research scientists are disturbed. The thing is basically just a geek show, a grossout movie in which teenagers can dare one another to watch the screen. In the 1982 movie the thing, is there ever any explanation why this polar base has several flamethrowers. It has gotten better with age just like the finest of winesnot just better as a movie, but it is now better understood and better appreciated. Macready character or keith davids childs character or are both men human. Both versions are absolute mustowns, fully deserving a spot on every movie and especially scifihorror fans video library shelf. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. The thing from another world comic the thing fandom. If the thing isnt on one of your lists to watch each year, it needs to be.
The character acted as the main protagonist of the 2011 prequel film the thing and was portrayed by actress mary elizabeth winstead. Carpenters masterpiece is in fact a reimagining of the 1951 bmovie the thing from another world, in which an alien creature is discovered in the ice, thaws out. Kate lloyd was an american palaeontologist temporarily stationed at the thule antarctic research station. I havent watched it since i heard this but apparently you can only see the breath of one of them, meaning the other is the thing. The movie is an update of the classic the thing from outer space, but only like its predecessor, this film is in full color, and the characters of this film have much more to worry about than an alien veggie the film centers around a group of arctic researchers you encounter an alien lifeform capable of taking the form of anything it comes.
Why would a polar base have them as regular equipment. This is a very interesting movie interesting enough to have been done three times. The thing prequel is a fun horror film with one fatal flaw. Gory fear fest is a classic the fainthearted should skip. Watch the thing 1982 online part 1 video dailymotion. John carpenters the thing 1982 left viewers with a movie ending that could be interpreted in many ways. I agree with you it is the best horror classic ever made from 1982 directed by john carpenter himself great cast and story the best scene is where kurt russel ties up all the other scientists 2 the sofa 2 take a blood sample from every one using a hot wire 2 find out which one of em is the thing. Thats not necessarily stupidity, it could equally have been done out of fear or a selfish desire to protect itself. The thing from another world 1951 the thing 1982 the thing 2011 movies like the thing 1982 the revenant 2009 earth vs. It is a longstanding tradition in all british antarctic research stations to watch the thing 1982 as part of their midwinter feast and celebration held every june 21. I believe it should be studied and dissected just as the organism in the movie was. Horrormeister john carpenter halloween, escape from new york teams kurt. The thing remake coming from blumhouse based on longlost.
Watch john carpenters the thing online stream full. In the 1982 movie, the thing, why do they have flame. A resourceful helicopter pilot kurt russell and the camp doctor richard dysart lead the camp crew. The thing 1982 was never intended to have a prequel, but the thing 2011 was always intended to be seen after the earlier movie. Parents need to know that this movie is graphically violent, gory, grisly, and. In the winter of 1982, a twelveman research team at a remote antarctic research station discovers. After norwegian researchers discover an alien ship buried in the ice, paleontologist kate lloyd mary elizabeth winstead joins the team at the isolated arctic outpost to investigate. The thing, a prequel to john carpenters 1982 gory scifi thriller of the same name, is a solid horror movie with a great leading performance from mary elizabeth winstead as a heroic scientist with. Carpenters masterpiece is in fact a reimagining of the 1951 b movie the thing from another world, in which an. The whole film has been cleaned to the point where there is not a single. Eternal vows directly following its events, and a serialized visual novel the thing from another world.
Carpenters vision was something completely different that would go down as a scifirhorror classic. The thing also known as john carpenters the thing is a 1982 american sciencefiction horror film directed by john carpenter, written by bill lancaster, and starring kurt russell. The movie versions came out in 1951, 1982, and 2011. What happens at the end of the thing 1982 screenprism. Sucks that it had to compete against et at the time, which is why it was ultimately a flop in the box office. Can you tell me how you got the job and if you had been a fan of the movie previously. Watch friday the th part iii online 1982 movie yidio. Released august th, 1982, friday the th part 3 stars dana kimmell, paul kratka, tracie savage, richard brooker the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min, and received a score of 30 out. The thing from another world, sometimes referred to as just the thing, is a 1951 american blackandwhite science fictionhorror film, directed by christian nyby, produced by edward lasker for howard hawks winchester pictures corporation, and released by rko pictures.
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