my dog: *looks at me*me: how do i know you're not......... The Thing (1982)
Directed by John Carpenter
The Thing
An atmospheric, gritty horror.
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A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
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a bit of a downer to watch this before embarking on a trip to Antarctica with my boys tomorrow
100% pure horror.100% complete paranoia.100% practical effects.100% proof that horror doesn't need CGI.100% inimitable.100% Carpenter100% timeless. (it's 38 years old!!)100% terrifying. Still.100% visual masterpiece.100% mold breaking.1000% One of my favourite horror films ever made.p.s. Math was never my strong point.
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What is The Thing about?+
A group of researchers in Antarctica discover an extraterrestrial lifeform capable of perfectly imitating any living creature, leading to suspicion and violent paranoia.
Who directed The Thing?+
John Carpenter directed this 1982 sci-fi horror film, which is widely considered one of the genre's most influential works.
Has The Thing won any awards?+
The film did not win major academy awards upon release, but it has since been inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
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