John Carpenter's The Thing returns to cinemas for Father's Day, June 18, 19 & 22, courtesy of Fandango Events.
As with the Howard Hawks '51 production, Carpenter's skillful retelling, as scripted by Bill Lancaster (Burt's son), is considered a classic and closer in tone to John W. Campbell's pioneering '38 paranoia novella, Who Goes There?.
Interestingly enough, The Thing '82 was a box-office disappointment in its time (like Blade Runner and Tron, eclipsed by E.T. and Wrath of Khan). It has since become emblematic of science-fiction/horror crossovers, and Rob Bottin's grotesque, animatronic effects are regarded as the greatest ever to creep onto celluloid.
The Thing's cast is also as virile as one can get, with Kurt Russell leading the pack as the intrepid R.J. MacReady. This makes the remake all the more suitable for dad's big day.
Give The Thing another silver-screen whirl while the opportunity lasts. Its chills are iconic, masterful and worthy of that special, patriarchal bonding we all crave.
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