THE THING RETRO MOVIE REVIEW | Double Toasted 

The Thing is the ultimate _"Dont trust anyone, not even yourself"_ movie. An absolute classic in horror. 👍👍 Two Thumbs up

“The Thing” is the reason why my aunt is a medical examiner. She was about to flunk out of med school because she was afraid of cutting cadavers, so my dad took her to see “The Thing”. After that movie she had no problems because (in her own words) “Nothing I will ever see, will be scarier than that movie”

The tension this film builds is amazing. And the practical effects still hold up well today The acting is fantastic as well. A masterpiece indeed.

It was the sheer downbeat feel of the movie that gave it the horror. "We're not gonna make it out of here alive. But, neither is that thing! " Chills the blood knowing that you're doomed and your end is humanity's only hope.

I first saw John Carpenter's The Thing when I was about 12 years old. My little brother and I started it at around 11 at night, and we got so scared, we actually stopped it halfway in and put in the other VHS we'd rented and already got done watching before The Thing, which was Last Action Hero.

It still blows my mind that John Carpenter is the man behind The Thing and Halloween and Escape from New York AND Assault on Precinct 13 (very underrated and worth seeing/revisiting)

Honestly this is my favorite horror movie of all time. I’ll never forget shitting my pants when I saw that scene in the dog cages. Such an amazing movie

This movie was one of those on constant repeat when cable came around in the mid 80s and I have loved it since then as a kid. I just wish it was a bigger hit in theaters because it deserved it

I remember there was an interview Guillermo Del Toro did where he's basically fanboying about the film on a series called 100 Scariest Movie Moments and he was like "That blood sample scene is one of the top 10 scares of my life. I never understood why the film was successful, in Mexico, it was successful! I saw it in a packed movie theater in Mexico and we were all screaming like a soccer match!"

As a guy who's seen horror films of all kinds, everything from J and K horror, found footage, 70s and 80s giallos, New French Extremity, Cronenberg flicks, Vincent Price classics, and so many more, at the end of the day nothing really beats this John Carpenter masterpiece. I don't think it's quite the scariest horror film, but it's definitely my favorite.

the thing is up there with Alien for me, it's a absolute masterpiece. the creature effects are amazing and stand up even today.

My dad took me and my older brother to see this. I'm dating myself , it was a double feature: The Thing/Poltergeist. I had no business seeing this at the age of 9, and I didn't sleep at all that night. But in high school I mustered the courage to see it (The Thing) on video and today, it's a part of my top 10 favorite films. John Carpenter has done his job quite well. And I also agree, nothing beat practical effects. And , and..I like how they have the casting of blue collar character actors. One of the best scenes in the film is after Childs is human, CHILDS "Get me outta here, come on, cut me loose dammit!" - I love that! _its' like ok, I'm human hurry up and get me away from Gary who might be infected.

Hold up! The movie score was nominated for a Razzie? Are y'all serious?!? The movie's score still gives me chills tis this day whenever I hear bit!

I'm with you all the way on this. Still one of my Top 10 movies, maybe even Top 5. One aspect of this movie that always impressed me is how it ACCELERATES. The characters are in control of a situation, everything seems fine, everything is quiet... and then within a matter of seconds things get completely out of hand, people are getting killed, and the panic level goes from simmering to completely boiling over. The dog kennel scene, the defibrillator scene, the blood test scene, it's insane how fast Carpenter can ratchet up the tension into an explosion of terror. I also love it because at the end of each scene where the Thing attacks, you almost want to _laugh_ at how batshit everything turned out over those previous 60-90 seconds. Palmer's "You gotta be fuckin' KIDDING!" at the spider head walking out the door is a spectacular coda to an otherwise psychotic scene, because it's shock, horror, disbelief, and almost laughable all at once.

John Carpenter movies were mostly failures when released, but are now some of the most popular films! In the Mouth of Madness was his last good film, and was the worst of the Apocalypse trilogy! I love that it sacrificed the head-thing to try and save Palmer-thing!

"The Thing" is the Best 80's Horror movie...The most slept on 80's horror movie is "The Hitcher"

The special effects here are top notch. Unfortunately...the prequel, which is good was directed by the studio to instead use visual effects instead. The body horror here is some of the all time greats. Take Escspe from NY, Big Trouble in Little China and the Thing and you have a mean triple feature for you and your friends.

I love that Carpenter is such a talented film maker that even his own friendly 👽 movie Star Man (a mid 80's cult gem about an alien going on the run and finding love with Karen Allen from Indiana Jones in the form of her dead husband (played by Jeff "The Dude" Bridges) was smarter, more mature and all around better then ET was a revenge play that wound up being a masterpiece.

Easily one of my favourite movies ever made. I never tire of watching it. Completely understandable why it bombed when it first came out given the gore, nihilistic plot and downbeat tone - but it’s aged like a fine wine. I love introducing people to this film, particularly when it gets to the end. This is a high Full Price for me.

❤️ that you reviewed this classic guys. Rob Bottin’s makeup is genius. The sound of the wind throughout gives it a chilling atmosphere, you can really feel the isolation, I can go on and on. Oh and I wish I had Mcreedy’s hat.

I'm with Martin about the ending. I feel it's more powerful if neither is the thing and it's just the 2 of them still dealing with their paranoia, it perfectly sums up the movie. Them sharing the drink feels like a callback to the scene where Fuchs tells Mac they should all prepare their own drinks and meals, meaning that Mac sharing the drink was him letting his guard down a little.

One of my Favorite movies of all time. Still hold up after all these years. Full Price movie borderline better then sex.

One of my favorite times rewatching this movie was bonding with my daughter. She was older, late teens, and it was evident she would be a sci-fi nerd like her Mom. She grew up with CGI and gore was common place. However, the practical effects here are some of the most disturbing put to screen. At one point she looked over with wide eyes and asked, “WHAT, do you have me watching?” Effects almost 40-years old shook her more than anything she’d seen!!!

Growing up, I really didn't hang out with kids my age. Had 3 uncles who put me on to music and films of their era. The Warriors, Goonies, Halloween, etc. And of course The Thing. Grateful they did so because I developed such an appreciation for the practicality, plot twists, etc.

I don't think the score is bad but I hardly know it's there save for that scene where they circled the red head but that just sounds ripped from the warriors. Tangerine Dream's Phaedra even from the album cover feels like it nails more of what the movie score is going for despite coming out years prior

Some times I don't understand the movie critics. They didn't like The Thing. But yet it's praised by the fans. Same thing with The Eternals. Critics hated the movie, but fans loved it. And most people waited for The Eternals to arrive on Disney plus and after watching it people loved it. John Carpenter's The Thing is a well loved movie a classic.

The Thing is one of my favorite horror movies, not because it is scary, because it really isn't, but it is so much fun, atmospheric, and the practical effects are amazing.

I saw an article last week that Fathom Events put this back in theaters for the 40th anniversary and utterly ruined it. They used a poor digital transfer with incorrect aspect ratio so whole parts of scenes were cut off the viewing area. For a film with such amazing visuals, that was utter disrespect and as a result I will never see another Fathom Event as long as I live. I urge all others (especially fans of The Thing) to do the same. They were also cancelling showings with no notice and not honoring refund requests nationwide.

John Carpenter's The Thing, Event Horizon, Aliens and Alien are on my Mount Rushmore of sci-fi horror, with Get Out being an honorable mention.

I didn't become a fan of the movie till a few years ago, never grew up with it like others but I've got to say the movie is fantastic and one of the best horror/monster movies of all time. The atmosphere is eerie and creepy, the special effects are top notch and Kurt Russell is excellent as the lead protagonist!

Still hoping for The Thing vs. Alien crossover in my lifetime. What would happen if the Thing assimilated an alien queen Xenomorph? And what would happen if alien eggs opened while The Thing was hibernating? What if a bunch of humans just dropped down in the middle of a Thing/Alien War?? And what the Predators just sit this one out, “Naahh, we good.”

The 1980s was awesome in filmmaking glory days especially horror. It turns 40 this year and a good way to reviewing that flick again. Got the Scream Factory Blu-ray edition and it’s worth every penny. Without the bodies being goretastic. Lol. Great review. Happy 40th Anniversary, the Thing.

Between Blade Runner, 48 Hrs. (Which is as edgy and relevant now as when it came out IMO), Tootsie, Tron and more there's A LOT of socially/culturally relevant movies from 82 that are prime for retrospectives.

I thoroughly enjoyed this review. I don't know when the last time was when I heard a "Better than sex" rating. Also, I think I like the prequel only due to the spill over love I have for the original. While I wish they used more practical effects, the CGI was still imaginative, in my opinion.

Best remake of all time. Definitely in my Top 5 greatest movies of all time

Halloween (1978) Escape From New York (1981) In the Mouth of Madness (1995) are my favorite John Carpenter films

Fun little fact about "The Thing". In John Carpenter's "Halloween", the children that Jamie Lee Curtis character is babysitting are watching the Original black and white version of "The Thing". A great Easter Egg.

The Thing is only the first in a magnificent trilogy. The Apocalypse Trilogy. Yes, I know. No real connections. But the shared theme of something about to end the world. Prince of Darkness and In the Mouth of Madness are also great. Overshadowed sadly, by The Thing.

True Story: Hideo Kojima nearly got sued by CanalPlus, the Escape rightsholders for plagiarism but Carpenter stepped in at the last minute to intervene since he was friends with Kojima. You can probably imagine the serious trouble Kojima and the Metal Gear franchise would have been had the studio taken legal action.

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's so damn good.

The Thing is a classic! The theme score is fantastic!

*walks in and sees Chris hosting the RMR. immediately turns around and walks out*

Reminds me of 'Life' which released a few years ago. A bottle film with very high tension, limited time & resources, body horror, and heavy implications for if the "thing" that's killing everyone were to escape.

Not only do I love this film but you don't even realize how influential John Carpenter has been until you list his movies and show what they inspired. Halloween gave us slasher movies which are still done today. Snake Pliskin helped birth Solid Snake from Metal Gear. Seeing the way Kurt Russell plays his character in Big Trouble In Little China gave us how the Thor movies are done today which are successes. So yes Carpenter is a very underrated director, a man ahead of his time in many ways.

It Chapter 2 also paid homage to The Thing with one of it's scenes

fucking classic, still watch it once a year

The greatest horror movie EVER. In my top 10 all-time movies. The concept of what the creature is and how it functions at the micro and macro cellular level alone is better than anything I've ever seen in horror films. It is legendary. A fun fact is that Quintin Tarantino's Hateful Eight was a homage to The Thing. Also, both Siskel and Ebert hated it. I saw their review after I saw it in the theater.

"The Thing" is my favorite horror movie of all time, but unfortunately I know John Carpenter will green light a sequel for a big enough paycheck. Because he has admitted to getting shit deals in the 1980's amoung other things. I also love "Big Troubl In Little China" and "They Live". I wish I was around back then.

One of my all time best 80's horror movie. John Carpenter the horror maestro(to me of course 😁) made a lot of great horror movies that still get talked about this day. Also it's a shame this movie was originally a flop because it went against E.T as it came out the same year+I despise that movie.

Bram Stoker's Shadow Builder. I promise y'all will die laughing at some of this

Once you look back at it and watch the movie you realize it’s hopeless. You’re not gonna burn every cell of that creature. The area will freeze over and a team will come to investigate. It will eventually get out.

Summer of "82. Still have the free t-shirts when they were given out during E.T. and Thing at the cinama. The 4k transfer on The Thing is incredible. My 5th physical copy and counting lol

I absolutely love this film. I'm waiting for someone to bring up what a good actor that dog was 🤣

This movie is a classic

couldn't wait 10 minutes to bring the MCU into the conversation, dude you really are the poster child of a corporate shell

Had they only knew the dude's language in the beginning of the film, this whole movie would not have occurred.

My all-time absolute favorite movie. This movie is perfect, not just as a horror, but as a film because it captures an atmosphere. You feel claustrophobic and paranoid watching it.

Aye I was hoping y'all reviewed this one day love the content n love the movie.......y'all b having me dying btw...

saw it at the local theater in 82, great big screen film ! and the original trailer shown on tv was just the opening credits from the film ! nothing more ,nothing less ! we had no idea what we were getting into ! , my girl friend freaked , and watched the whole film with her hands over her face , watching it between her fingers ! lol

*My All-time Favorite John Carpenter Film PERIOD.*

I love this movie. No CGI crap, all bona fide practical effects and good storyline and characters.

I would love to hear your guy's thoughts on a personal favorite and a forgotten gem in my opinion Tango & Cash.

I can’t believe I’m watching anything to do with Carpenter the Thing while on my lunch break 😅😛🤣

Oh man, I wished I can saved this review to my kids so I can show how classic horrors are made back in the days.. kudos DT!

Great movie (no cgi) Side note: the video game a decade later was just as suspenseful at the time, total classic. Also shout out to his movie 'They Live' and this video, good job

I saw this movie in theaters back when it opened. I was like 6-7 just being s stupid bored kid who walked into a screening when no one guarded the doors. I entered when the dog mutation happen. I lost my shit and ran out of the room. Decided to go to another room... it was Creep Show. FUCK!! I didn't last long there neither. I went back to the first room a few minutes later hoping the worst was over. Sat on the steps as all the seats were filled and watch the whole movie. I made it to the "spider" scene and just left. Not the best way of being introduced to scary movies. Decades later and I love these types of cheesy/scary movies.

My dad was JUST talking to me about this movie yesterday.

This movie is a masterpiece one of my favorites thank you for talking about it

Its one of those movies that I have to be in a certain mood to watch because its so terrifying.

Great review guys 👍 Carpenter is one of the GOAT'S

The problem with the 2011 film was that they initially wanted it to be a reboot of the 1982 film, but, because it did poorly with previewers, they decided at the eleventh hour to make it a "prequel" instead. That's why it seems so disjointed and all over the place. If you notice, a lot of the scenes were practically shot-for-shot like the 1982 version, most notably the defibrillator scene AND the opening scene with the helicopter chasing the dog. There were a LOT of rewrites to convert it into a prequel. Unfortunately, they ended up with a disaster. Having different writers come in halfway through didn't help, either.

Holy shit! I know wyatt russel...I didnt know its his son! AND HE DOES LOOK LIKE HIM BACK THEN!

You mentioned Hideo Kojima 🙌🏾 SQUAD

One of my all-time favorites as well. It’s perfect.

I don't think the gore is out of date, I showed this movie to friends who only watched contemporary movies for horror night. They got too disgusted by the alien dog and its autopsy so they changed the movie.

Maybe it's the Cuban in me, but Scarface totally holds up

10 out of 10 movie for me..always loved it from the moment I first saw it back on vhs in 84 …amazing fx .. bottin was a god…another 80s movie with unbelievable fx is day of the dead … Tom savini

The wolf dog played white fang in a movie of the same name

My brothers and I had a chance to watch it in Theaters recently. A great experience.

The reason the film bombed is because E.T. came out at that time as well

I'm 25 and seen it recently like 3 weeks ago for the first time such a great movie

Keith David (Childs) is one of the nicest people out there

Simply the greatest horror movie of all time

Awesome movie. I really enjoyed the 2011 movie, it’s a great prequel which shows the stuff that happens at the other facility before John Carpenters movie

Carpenter is the best!! Love this film and the soundtrack is amazing!!

Great start to finish. Saw this flick back in the VHS days. Russell in this and even Netflix Santa Claus, is awesome. The Thing prequel film wasnt bad to me.

Hell yess Double Toasted!! my favorite horror film ever. The head crawl scene destroyed my childhood as a kid in the 80s

This horror film is a certified classic.

That movie actually holds up. The soundtrack and practical effects are REALLY good!

Goes without saying...one of the best movies ever made😎🥶🥶🥶

One of my top 3 favorite movies of all time.

Best line hands down is MacReady "well f*ck you too!"

I enjoy daydreaming about The Thing crossing over to other movies. Like, how would Ripley and the rest of the crew of The U.S.S. Sulaco have faired in the same situation? Or how about the teenagers at camp Crystal Lake? Or Arnie and his platoon in Predator? So many incredible casts of characters who's psychology could be explored through their reactions to this... Thing.

At least 4 actors had passed away.

The movie that got me into horror. Highly recommend

This is my one of my favorite horror remakes I own both this version and the 1951 one and play them both around Halloween . I think in general he has done some of the best remakes of older films of the time.Cool Video .

I absolutely love practical effects, no matter how cheesy. this film took so much ingenuity. bravo, 10/10, can never recommend it enough.

Please Do "The Fog" And "Salem's Lot"!!!!!!!

I think It would be great if yall reviewed the 2011 prequel 🤔

The Thing is the GOAT movie I have to watch every year.