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Psycho 1960 vs The Thing 1982

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Old 03-19-08 | 04:05 PM
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Psycho 1960 vs The Thing 1982

Among my two favorite movies ever. Vote for which one you think is the better movie.
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Old 03-19-08 | 04:10 PM
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While I personally find The Thing (1982) to be more entertaining, Psycho is the BETTER movie of the two.
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Old 03-19-08 | 04:12 PM
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I have to go with the Thing. More interesting subject matter, and timeless practical effects (w/ the exception of maybe some stop-motion stuff)
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Old 03-19-08 | 04:25 PM
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I've not seen either one, but I'll go with The Thing because it's in color.
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Old 03-19-08 | 04:33 PM
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The Thing; I always though Psycho was overrated. Probably because of all the crappy thrillers that copied it.

Even though the Thing was a remake I think it stands as one of the better horror movies ever made.
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Old 03-19-08 | 04:34 PM
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The Thing, easily
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Old 03-19-08 | 04:47 PM
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Psycho by far
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Old 03-19-08 | 04:50 PM
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better made movie? Psycho? at the moment, I prefer The Thing. apples and oranges poll, by the way....even though I voted.
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Old 03-19-08 | 05:25 PM
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both are good
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Old 03-19-08 | 05:37 PM
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Love both.

What does one have to do with the other?
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Old 03-19-08 | 07:18 PM
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Psycho by a light year...and I love The Thing.
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Old 03-19-08 | 07:34 PM
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Absolutely love The Thing, but Psycho is better.
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Old 03-19-08 | 07:54 PM
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No comparison. Neither one has anything to do with other. I'd vote for The Thing if the question was: Which remake was better?
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Old 03-19-08 | 07:58 PM
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Psycho is better but I like The Thing better
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Old 03-19-08 | 08:14 PM
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Both are great but if I have to choose one it's gonna be Psycho.
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Old 03-19-08 | 08:25 PM
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I wouldn't choose between the two; they're nothing alike. And I don't have to choose. I own both.

So should everyone else.
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Old 03-19-08 | 08:28 PM
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Psycho

I, for one, can't wait for a Cannibal Holocaust vs. Singin' in the Rain thread and see where people's loyalties lie.
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Old 03-19-08 | 08:33 PM
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Other than being horror movies, they're totally different, and both great movies IMHO. Polls needs a "like them both" option, no need to be absolute.
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Old 03-19-08 | 08:39 PM
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Psycho
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Old 03-19-08 | 08:50 PM
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Apples vs. Oranges...Discuss.
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Old 03-19-08 | 08:59 PM
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Apples vs. Oranges...Discuss.
Oranges have a better flavor but you don't have to peel apples.
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Old 03-20-08 | 01:58 AM
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I wouldn't choose between the two; they're nothing alike. And I don't have to choose. I own both.

So should everyone else.
why do they have to be alike to have a poll? It's only asking what's the better movie, not a detailed comparison of each.
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Old 03-20-08 | 04:12 AM
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What's better - Terminator or Dirty Dancing?
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Old 03-20-08 | 06:58 AM
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Hitch is my favorite director, the choice is easy for me.
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Old 03-20-08 | 07:23 AM
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Stupid poll - makes no sense or offers intrinsic value. Better to compare Apples & Oranges!
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