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Two film lovers break down why The Thing went from 1982 flop to one of the greatest horror films ever made.
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In this episode
- Why critics got it wrong when The Thing first hit theaters in 1982
- How Rob Bottin's practical special effects still hold up after 40 years
- What Dean Cundey's cinematography adds to the film's dread and paranoia
- The real creative connection between The Thing and Alien
About this episode
School's out for summer, but Mark rewinds to '80s Antarctica with cinephile and camera expert Joe Brady for the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter's chilling film The Thing! It was released in theaters on June 25, 1982 to harsh criticism, but those critics were obviously possessed by aliens. Joe and Mark rave about Rob Bottin's insane practical special effects, Dean Cundey's cinematography, the memorable and creative title sequence, and the connection to Alien. Save us, Kurt Russell!
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Movie nerd, filmmaker, and anniversary celebrator Mark J. Parker brings a friend on each episode to discuss movies (and sometimes TV shows) that are hitting milestone anniversaries of release that month. Think 20th anniversary, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, you get it!
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