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The Thing [Blu-ray] [1982]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Director John Carpenter and special makeup effects master Rob Bottin teamed up for this 1982 remake of the 1951 science fiction classic The Thing from Another World, and the result is a mixed blessing. It's got moments of highly effective terror and spine-tingling suspense, but it's mostly a showcase for some of the goriest and most horrifically grotesque makeup effects ever created for a movie. With such highlights as a dog that splits open and blossoms into something indescribably gruesome, this is the kind of movie for die-hard horror fans and anyone who slows down to stare at fatal traffic accidents. On those terms, however, it's hard not to be impressed by the movie's wild and wacky freak show. It all begins when scientists at an arctic research station discover an alien spacecraft under the thick ice, and thaw out the alien body found aboard. What they don't know is that the alien can assume any human form, and before long the scientists can't tell who's real and who's a deadly alien threat. Kurt Russell leads the battle against the terrifying intruder, and the supporting cast includes Richard Masur, Richard Dysart, Donald Moffat, and Wilford Brimley. They're all playing standard characters who are neglected by the mechanistic screenplay (based on the classic sci-fi story "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell), but Carpenter's emphasis is clearly on the gross-out effects and escalating tension. If you've got the stomach for it (and let's face it, there's a big audience for eerie gore), this is a thrill ride you won't want to miss. --Jeff Shannon
Agree
Review date: 2008-11-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
I agree with everyone here this is one of my top films, one you always remember. I have not seen it in hi def only standard so the special effects would be superb i would imagine. This film for its time had really good affects and you were held on the edge of your seat. Its one of those films you could watch more than once.
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Reviews
Carpenter's finest hour
Review date: 2008-11-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
I agree with C.A.Wyatt in that you should ignore the Amazon review here.
That review seems to paint a picture of it being bloody and also gory for gore's sake which would be misleading.
What's true to say about the film is that it's easily one of the best horror films you're ever likely to see. I think the synopsis describes it well.
As for the Blu-Ray transfer, it's a good 1080p transfer with DTS-HD audio, exactly the way it should be seen and heard.
A film worth seeing if you haven't and a great edition of the film for those who have.
John Carpenter is pure genius
Review date: 2008-10-23 Rating: 10 out of 10
In the 1970's and early to mid 1980's nobody directed like John Carpenter.
Sadly Hollywood, massive budgets and studios wrecked his talent to produce films like no one else.
I would place this film in his top 4 along with Halloween, Escape from New York and Assault on precinct 13.
The film creates a felling of isolation in the barren snow covered landscape. The acting is fine; the effects still look great and in my opinion look better then CGI. The music score really creates an atmosphere of doom as the characters are whittled down.
This is an amazing film buy it now.
5 Stars.
Ignore the official amazon review
Review date: 2008-09-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
The Thing is an example of how a remake can sometimes surpass the original and is now well regarded as a modern classic, often listed among the greatest sci-fi/horror movies of all time. Directed with style and guile, this is easily one of Carpenters best movies. The film mixes moments of tension and suspense with horror and even moments of wit and humour. If you have never seen this film, and are a fan of intelligent film craft with suspense and tension over guns and action, do yourself a favour and buy this film - everything down to its Ennio Morricone soundtrack screams classic.
For me, this ranks alongside Alien as a contender for one of the best genre movies ever made.
A True Horror Classic
Review date: 2008-08-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
Ignore the previous review, this movie is an all time classic if you haven't seen it get it now , I owned this on HD DVD aand was surprised by the picture quality hopefully the blu ray version will be the same or better. The movie itself is one of the best alien movies around it has suspense, twists and is thoroughly entertaining throughout. If you want full on guns blazing and military men getting blown to pieces this is not a movie for you . the premise to this film is who can you really trust it takes place in the artic so is quite a lonely setting but that adds to the tension, in the same way as the shining! Enjoy its well worth it
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Richard Masur
T.K. Carter
Richard Dysart
Kurt Russell
Creators:
Kurt Russell (Primary Contributor)
T.K. Carter (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Universal Pictures UK
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK
EAN: 5050582577013
Binding: Blu-ray
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-12-01
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Running time: 108 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1982