Overall I thought it was a pretty good movie the only thing I didn't really like about were the monster effects. IMHO they are starting to look dated/cheesy (the dog creature in particular stands out in my mind).

I really enjoyed this movie. Also check out the original "Thing" cuz IMO it wasn't that bad either.

I love the documentary on that disc too... and who was it, Rob Bottin? that kept sayin "You know" after every word he said.

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That guy was awesome! Totally dedicated to his craft. I wish more extras showcased guys like this.

I couldn't disagree more. If there's any movie that has stood the test of time as far as FX are concerned, The Thing, IMO, is definitely it.

It was 1982 for goodness sake!!! Look at some of the creature effects now and they still don't compare...one horrible example is "Dreamcatcher". The finale duty monsters were god awful.

The creatures in "The Thing" were horrifyingly disgusting and that is how they were meant to be...disgusting. With that, they invoked absolute terror when watching and knowing that anyone of the men could turn into a beastie like that was sad and pathetic and that is why the movie is so great and has stood as a horror movie and movie lover's favorite for over 20 years.

Actually I remember it looking kind of cheesy back then too IMHO... age has only added the "dated" comment ;)

Please!!!! Talk about your typical hyperbole. I love The Thing as well, and the effects were very good for their time. But let's not go overboard with the ridiculous shit. I watched it a week ago, and no, the effects don't come close to making today's best CG look like crap. In fact, it can't even touch today's best CG by a mile. In fact, the effects have dated somewhat. Even puppets and makeup has come a long way compared to what was used in The Thing.

All I'm saying is let's tone down the hyperbole. I know CG, for whatever ridiculous reason, is everyone's favorite whipping boy at the moment, but jeez. Give me a break.

Um, yes they do. People like whining about CG, and there are levels of good and bad examples of CG. But c'mon. This doesn't not come close to today's examples of FX.

http://www.outpost31.com/movie/images/headstretch.jpg

Not a chance. It's looks like a rubber head done in 1982. Yes, the film is 22 years old, and the effects are dated. I still love'em as they are, and I'm not criticizing. It's happens to all FX heavy films. Sooner or later they get dated. It was great work in '82. But it wouldn't even be considered good by today's best standards.

If they used CGI it would certainly look different, though maybe not better. However, prosthetic/rubber parts for that particular scene wouldn't necessarily an improvement. Heck, Men in Black was just on tv and the head used by the alien at the beginning looks pretty rubbery.

But, whatever, it's a great movie regardless.

I have to agree with the dated effects. I watched this a few months ago and while the movie still works, the effects took me out of it for a while due to looking quite fake especially the head that turns into a spider thing.

I watched it again last night and still has not lost its appeal... bring on more THING!

I dated the effects in '82. They put out.

LOVED IT!!!! But.......... Ya know, I kind of feel like horror fans are saying "damn dude, you love horror and you've never seen The Thing?" That's how this movie made me feel!!!!

The majority were right, this is NOT a sci-fi film, It's a dripping, drooling bloody horror mess that is without question a freakin' masterpiece. I loved its pace and how Carpenter gave you more than a full scope of where are boys were hanging out at, it just felt like you were right there with them (the camera work when running down the halls - damn perfect if you ask me, the dog coming around the corner to chill with a dude, for some reason, that shit freaked me out).

Kurt is the man, I think this is one of his best films -just a great job. Keith David was bad ass to (I really like this dude, he can act his ass off ladies and gents and when he's pissed, you know it) I was more than happy when he popped up in this flick.

As for the effects, people who down them are nuts - this movie has better effects than a lot of the garbage put out today and they have MORE than aged well - just great stuff and I loved and fell for all of it, a true horror freaks delight.

I'm really very surprised with this flick and I will be buying it soon ;) :up: