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The Thing [1982] | ![The Thing [1982]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SRW6JAAVL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: John Carpenter
Actors: Kurt Russell, T.k. Carter, Richard Dysart, Richard Masur
Studio: Uca
Category: DVD
List Price: £9.99
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Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 1377
Format: Dubbed, Pal, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), Italian (Dubbed), Polish (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 104
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050582049039
ASIN: B00004D07X
Theatrical Release Date: June 25, 1982
Release Date: October 6, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
John Carpenter's apocalyptic The Thing was released in cinemas just two weeks after E.T. in 1982. The two movies could hardly have presented more contrasting ideas about extra-terrestrial life, and it was Carpenter's uncompromisingly bleak vision that lost out at the box-office. But his audacious remake of the Howard Hawks 1951 B-movie The Thing from Another World has since been acknowledged as a classic in its own right, not only for its pioneering makeup and special effects techniques, but also for its bold treatment of an alien "infection" that eerily foreshadow s AIDS-inspired blood contamination scares. Whizzkid Rob Bottin was responsible for the surreal and stomach-churning make-up effects that are so crucial a part of the film's success--without his utterly convincing creations Carpenter would never have been able to make a monster movie without a "man in a suit"--and filming on a glacier in British Columbia ensured the complete authenticity of the Antarctic setting. Kurt Russell leads a strong all-male cast who powerfully convey their isolation and distrust of one another--in more ways than one this is a film about alienation. The uneasy atmosphere is enhanced by an icily monochrome score from Ennio Morricone, as a series of unforgettable horror set-pieces lead to a wonderfully downbeat finale. On the DVD:: The bonus features are exemplary, notably the excellent 80-minute documentary, "Terror Takes Shape", which covers all aspects of the production; and the relaxed, friendly, informative commentary by director John Carpenter and star Kurt Russell--a model for how all commentaries should be. There's also an outtakes reel with some tantalising stills of unused footage. Text and stills-based montages illustrate the location design, conceptual artwork and various other aspects of the production. The sound mix is Dolby 5.1, although the non-anamorphic widescreen picture is not all it could be. --Mark Walker
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 A very intense scary movie February 15, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
If you can remember Alistair McLeans "Ice Station Zebra" then "The Thing" will really grip you with some stunning special effects and a superb atmosphere throughout the entire movie.
A group of scientists who have travelled to this remote ice station to carry out research discover a massive Flying Saucer imbedded in the ice but unknowing to them its occupant is hiding in a dark corner waiting to inhabit a human body and digest it from the inside out.
It is the suspense of not knowing what will happen next that makes this a trully great film.Possibly due to its slow pace it may not appeal to everyones taste but when the alien form makes its appearence you soon realise this is a superb film with some simply stunning special effects.
Each member of the team soon realise that THE THING may be lurking in any one of their team and the not knowing who gives it a 5 star rating.
The scene that really steals the show has a canine flavor and to tell you what happens will spoil the entire film.
If you enjoyed Alien then this film will certainly make the grade,but if a slow paced gripping drama is not for you then look elsewhere but for gripping drama with incredible special effects this film is amongst the best out there.
An Absolute Classic! November 23, 2002
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Based on the 1930's short story "Who Goes There" by John W Campbell Jr (as was the 1950's film The Thing From Outer Space), "The Thing" is a masterpiece of horror movie-making.
The film has it all - action, suspense, paranoia and a great story-line. Carpenter's direction has never been better before or since and I think that is because the materials he had to work with were so inspired to start with.
Kurt Russell is comfortabe with his role as McCready and Wilford Brimley is excellent as Blair. In fact, the entire cast give strong performances as the men of the arctic base suddenly don't know who to trust. And that is what the story is essentially about - trust and not being able to rely upon appearances.
The film's sense of claustrophobic paranoia is excellent, and the story will keep you guessing right up to the end (and beyond).
If youhaven't seen "The Thing", I highly recommend you buy this DVD version of a classic horror tale.
One of the greatest sci-fi's ever made December 8, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
If you haven't seen this film and your a fan of the 'Alien' series then stop reading this and buy it! This film makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up the whole way through. A creepy and 'who done it' feel that grips you and doesn't let go till the end, and then some!. It's also realistic in a sense that how else would you react to an isolated situation? People you've worked with and know well, which now you find you can't trust. It has a great soundtrack, and one of the most underated actors, Kurt Russell. I only wish Carpenter just went ahead and did a second..then again maybe not..this wouldn't of then probably been seen as a 'classic'...why this was slated at the time, i do not know!
All Good Things... December 7, 2000
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
What a classic this film is - John Carpenter's masterpiece! Not so much a study about an alien creature, but more of character interaction and paranoia in an isolated harsh environment. The sheer atmosphere, accompanied by the creepy foreboding music, is enough to shred your nerves, let alone the excellent, and in my opinion, the greatest alien creature ever devised, causing gastric distress when it finally shows itself! Reminds you of the good old days when horror was horror, instead of a dopey bloke with a knife hiding behind a sofa going OOOOOOHHH! and terrorising all the defenceless college girls! What a load of crud! Bring back films like this! Rob Bottin's alien transformations are eye-popping, and they are made all the more fantastic because there is no CGI used in them whatsoever! True artistic filmmaking talent! There are simply tons of extras on the DVD, icluding the obligatory 'Making Of' featurette plus trailers, photos, production reports, cast and crew biographies etc. And the icing on the cake of any DVD - the director / star feature commentary; in this case John Carpenter and Kurt Russell. Brilliant!!!
The thing about THE THING, June 23, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This 25 year old film in my opinion, blows ANY modern sci-fi/horror film right out of the water.
The special effects first; Mind-boggling even by todays standards, are NOT over used. They are used to tell the story, & never show the story up. Nor are they just a showcase for the incredible ROB BOTTIN'S work, just so he can progress his own career. His life's love went into this film! These creations are real?? tangible, physical objects that occupy a real space on set that the actors can react to and act with! NOT some ping-pong ball on a stick, with the beastie STUCK on months later in a computer lab.
The acting here is rock solid too, with characters you actually give a damn about. Even though there are no women in this movie (A bold and refreshing change) this film is well balanced. Unlike say; CLIFFHANGER with Stallone (A film I love by-the-way). Which is SO unbalanced with ALL the male characters given alpha male roles, no contrast! But in THE THING, the writing is superb as each person having a legitimate place in the movie, & not just a punchbag for the lead actor.
THE THING is aslo a superb mystery/thriller, with the monster hiding inside other people, you feel like YOU can't trust anybody. Together with JOHN CARPENTER'S masterfull direction puts you the viwer, right into the movie. HITCHCOCK did this superbly, making you actually feel uncomfortable. I think CARPENTER nods towards HITCHCOCK more than once here!
The extras on the disc are 1st rate too.
Retrospective interviews with Carpenter, Russel and the totally exuberant Rob Bottin, physical effects man extrordinaire! (He did the monsters)
A rare treat also, an interview with Albert Whitlock visual effects master. Who has worked on films for 50 years with much of his work being invisible, because we had no idea we were looking at a special effects shot and not the real location!!!
Which all goes to make up the most intelligent, solid sci-fi/ horror/thrillers out there.
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