The Thing (1982)
Product Information
Product Details: The Thing (1982)
- Edition:
- DVD Widescreen Collector's Edition. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- R
- Release Date:
- 10/26/2004
- UPC:
- 025192543722
- Directed by:
- John Carpenter
- Featuring:
- Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter. See all cast
Synopsis: The Thing (1982)
Synopis: Based on both the short story by John W. Campbell, Jr. and the 1951 film produced by Howard Hawks, THE THING is John Carpenter's stunning masterpiece of horror. A group of weary scientists enduring the winter in an isolated camp deep in Antarctica chance upon an alien spacecraft buried in the ice. Near the strange craft is the body of an alien being, frozen solid. Thinking they have made the find of a lifetime, the scientists bring the alien body back to camp and thaw it out. The alien awakens, not in the best of moods, and proceeds to take over the identities of the scientists, one by one, body and all. Helicopter pilot MacCready (Kurt Russell) must lead the surviving men in discovering who among them is human and who is not and how they can destroy "the thing" before it takes them all and moves on to the heavily populated mainland and the rest of humanity. Rob Bottin supplies the awe-inspiring special effects of the creature in its many, ever-changing forms. The effects were groundbreaking at the time and hold up flawlessly over the passing years. But Carpenter does not rely solely on special effects, utilizing his spectacular cast, which includes Wilford Brimley and Richard Dysart, to create three dimensional characters enduring an unthinkable situation. The score from Ennio Morricone is understated, yet increases the tense mood tenfold. Shooting was difficult and done in below freezing conditions, but despite the discomfort the cast and crew produced a truly terrifying film that will stand the test of time. THE THING is surely one of Carpenter's definitive films and a true horror classic.Features: The Thing (1982)
Features: DVD Features:Region 1
Digi-Pack with Slip Sleeve
Collector's Edition
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Dual Layer
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Outtakes
Audio Commentary - 1. John Carpenter - Director, Kurt Russell - Star
Featurettes - 1. JOHN CARPENTER'S THE THING: TERROR TAKES SHAPE
2. THE SAUCER
3. THE BLAIRMONSTER
Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Production Art
Production Photos
Production Background Archives
Location Design
Post Production
Storyboards
Filmographies - 1. Cast and Filmmakers
User Reviews: Thing
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That thing wanted to be US!
, August 9, 2006Reviewer:
metimoteo - See all metimoteo's reviews -
A PROTOTYPE FOR HORROR FILMS
, November 21, 2002First rate all the way: writing, directing, casting, filming, editing. Kurt Russell leads a superb cast in a smooth script from first to last frames. Bravo!!!
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Pros: The eerie soundtrack is a perfect complement to a truly frightening story. The cast is superb, led by Kurt Russell. It ranks among the best sci-fi horror films of all time.
Cons: Some of the puppetry may not excite the minds of younger audiences weaned on digital effects.
John Carpenter has crafted a film of such fear and unease that those prone to nightmares should not watch this movie alone. He and his cast and crew do in this film what the 1951 version featuring James Arness as the Thing could not, that is create a believable reality that defies its fantastic premise. The acting is great, particularly Russell, who maintains his glibness throughout, in spite of the terror he confronts. While the presence of so many recognizable actors from television and film might put our minds at ease, Carpenter uses that familiarity to his advantage, as we begin to share the suspicion of the players. We endure the bleak landscape and the utter isolation with the characters. We feel their boredom and loneliness, and then we share in their dread. Carpenter's score contributes to that apprehension. He plays with our emotions and each note heightens our anxiety. The dramatic tension builds throughout the film, leading to the climatic battle between man and monster, but the viewer is left wondering whether the terror has really ended. The collector's edition commentary by Russell and Carpenter should not be missed. ...