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It is so hard to believe that "The Thing," John Carpenter’s sci-fi horror masterpiece, one of the cult classics in American cinema, is actually 40 years old!!! To many fans, they believe it is Kurt Russell's best film (Escape from New York is up there as well). I have seen "The Thing" so many times now, I know the dialogue better than the actors! It was so ahead of its time with special effects! The cast, including Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, Keith David, Donald Moffat, Richard Masur etc. -- top notch!!!! Of course, being directed by the one of the best ever, John Carpenter, did not hurt! The film was just incredible. It has stood the test of time. While there was an original version with James Arness, and a (forgettable) remake in 2011, next to "Halloween," Carpenter hit the jackpot with this one!!!
Interesting to note, much like "It's a Wonderful Life," it was a box office bomb when it first came out in 1982. Today, it is considered one of the best sci-fi films ever made.
Also, interesting to note, it was one of the very few movies ever made WITHOUT a female in it (Lord of the Flies was another film).
Interesting to note, much like "It's a Wonderful Life," it was a box office bomb when it first came out in 1982. Today, it is considered one of the best sci-fi films ever made.
Also, interesting to note, it was one of the very few movies ever made WITHOUT a female in it (Lord of the Flies was another film).
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