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Link Posted: 8/25/2020 10:17:26 AM EDT
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Watch the original black and white and the 1982 remake back to back. Good fun.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 10:21:04 AM EDT
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Again?  Trying to set the record for number of remakes?
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 10:39:44 AM EDT
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I loved the 2011 prequel and would even regard it as the "Aliens" of movie prequels. No other prequel comes close to it. Since 1982 we've wondered what horrors happened at the Norwegian camp from a 4 minute scene with Kurt Russel. The Thing '11 finally showed us and tied everything together beautifully. At the end when Lars steps out with the HK33, the Bell 206 takes off, and The Thing opening music came on...I think I had goosebumps!

I'm not happy with the idea of a reboot since there's nothing to improve upon. A sequel with Kurt Russel and Keith David in 1992 would have been interesting, but that time has past. The only way to do the film any sort of justice now would be to adapt the story from the 2003 The Thing video game. The rescue team finally arrives and sifts through the camp, finding MacReady's hidden tape and the wreckage of Blair's craft, and we get to watch them piece the puzzle pieces together until they learn someone in their party isn't who they seem. That could be good, but its pretty thin.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 10:42:25 AM EDT
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Choke yourself.
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I'm still pissed at Carpenter for "Escape from LA".   So he's invited to enjoy a bowl of dicks.

What why?

I thought it was okay

Ive never seen escape from NY or whatever the first one is

Choke yourself.



It's on Prime. Do yourself a favor before choking yourself.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 10:45:25 AM EDT
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Get the fuck out of here.

You are a ??
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:00:01 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:00:20 AM EDT
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I doubt we will see this happen
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:04:29 AM EDT
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I saw it in the movie theater at the time. A double feature with Cat People showing first.

I remember the opening for The Thing with the thump thump music and knew it was going to be good! Damn yeah

Mmm, Nastassja Kinski though
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:05:23 AM EDT
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:16:57 AM EDT
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It will be full of bad CGI and MacReady will be a woman.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:19:12 AM EDT
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Scroll down on this page and there's a video showing the practical effects they originally made which got modified or replaced with CGI.  I wish they had kept them in the film.

https://screenrant.com/thing-movie-prequel-practical-effects-bad-cgi-replacement/
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:19:45 AM EDT
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so, will it be this, plus the usual SJW bullshit, except with violent, murderous aliens?

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Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:20:53 AM EDT
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How old are you?
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That's what I was thinking.

What unit was Pops serving in when the Germans attacked Pearl Harbor?
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:26:00 AM EDT
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I really doubt that Carpenter is going to take a break from getting high, playing video games and making music to return to the director's seat.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:34:44 AM EDT
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Reboot does not necessarily mean remake. I wouldn't mind another The Thing related film.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:35:18 AM EDT
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I saw it when it came out and it scared the shit out of me.

Read the story too, but the movie was scarier.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:44:16 AM EDT
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They already made a prequel in 2011 that bellyflopped like a drunk fat guy into a pool. What makes them think a remake of the original will fare any better?
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Awhile ago I watched both of them in a row with my wife who hadn't seen either of them.

I think that I thought they actually did a good job tying in to the old movie and it was good finding out what happened in the other camp before the start of the first movie.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 11:58:14 AM EDT
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Just do a sequel
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Yes.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 12:03:00 PM EDT
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I thought they already did?
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 12:10:18 PM EDT
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I love John Carpenter. I hope he drops dead before this project gets off the ground.
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TBH, I clicked on this thread out of confusion:

I thought John Carpenter died a couple of years ago.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 12:10:31 PM EDT
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The Thing (1/10) Movie CLIP - The Norwegian Dog Hunt (1982) HD
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 5:09:08 PM EDT
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It's on Prime. Do yourself a favor before choking yourself.
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Yes he should see it before choking himself so that he can die with honor.  

EFNY is like Star Wars Ep. 4.   Low budget, fairly gritty and dark.

EFLA is like Star Wars ROTJ.   Muppets and silly bullshit.
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 5:15:55 PM EDT
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Composer is dead
Ennio Morricone - The Thing (theme)
Link Posted: 8/25/2020 5:38:24 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/25/2020 6:48:54 PM EDT
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I also like Ghost of Mars even though it wasn't a strong movie. He didn't go into the "ghosts" as much as he should.
I loved an interview he did stating something to the effect "They thought it was a serious horror movie, It's titled Ghost of Mars, what the hell did you think"
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Honestly, I saw that in the theater, twice. Always liked it... even though, no, it's not that great a movie. I just think it's fun.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:22:09 PM EDT
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Lead character  is a woman.
Sjw theme.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:22:48 PM EDT
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No!


Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:26:14 PM EDT
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Honestly, I saw that in the theater, twice. Always liked it... even though, no, it's not that great a movie. I just think it's fun.
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I also like Ghost of Mars even though it wasn't a strong movie. He didn't go into the "ghosts" as much as he should.
I loved an interview he did stating something to the effect "They thought it was a serious horror movie, It's titled Ghost of Mars, what the hell did you think"
Honestly, I saw that in the theater, twice. Always liked it... even though, no, it's not that great a movie. I just think it's fun.


It was a better Doom movie than either of the actual Doom movies.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:27:29 PM EDT
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This.  They have run out of ideas for new movies.  They are rehashing older classics to try and get an audience
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i.e., they are too cowardly to try something new and daring.  Could you imagine if Hollywood tried to make The Matrix today?  Studios would be like "nope, too bold and daring.  Give us a guaranteed moneymaker instead."

The only way I could see a Thing reboot is if they picked up at the end of The Thing, where it's Childs and MacReady, they get rescued just before death, and the plot is all about which one of them is The Thing?  But they'd have to CGI the shit out of Keith David and Kurt Russell's faces and it would look shitty.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:27:35 PM EDT
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Bad idea.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:30:08 PM EDT
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How old are you?
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How old are you?

I was 11 when I saw it.

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That's what I was thinking.

What unit was Pops serving in when the Germans attacked Pearl Harbor?

I was running around in diapers.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:30:19 PM EDT
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It was a better Doom movie than either of the actual Doom movies.
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I also like Ghost of Mars even though it wasn't a strong movie. He didn't go into the "ghosts" as much as he should.
I loved an interview he did stating something to the effect "They thought it was a serious horror movie, It's titled Ghost of Mars, what the hell did you think"
Honestly, I saw that in the theater, twice. Always liked it... even though, no, it's not that great a movie. I just think it's fun.


It was a better Doom movie than either of the actual Doom movies.
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Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:31:16 PM EDT
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Make it a musical.

John Carpenter's THE THING: THE MUSICAL
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:35:54 PM EDT
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Get ready for "Stronk Womanz".
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 And a heroic drag queen.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:40:02 PM EDT
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Pingu's 'The Thing' AKA THINGU by Lee Hardcastle
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:44:32 PM EDT
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I’d rather see a competent “They Live”  reboot movie than a reboot of a reboot
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:46:04 PM EDT
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best remake ever. can't believe this took two pages to show up
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:48:01 PM EDT
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It's fine as is, f off Hollywood
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Yep, they already did the SJW version. You leave a classic alone.  
Find something new for Christ sake.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:50:19 PM EDT
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Didn't they already remake it?
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Yes, with Kate Whisnet (?).
 SJW version.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:52:11 PM EDT
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The alien did it...
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:53:19 PM EDT
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Didn't they already remake it?
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There's the 1951 original The Thing From Another World, the 1982 remake The Thing, the 2011 Thing is a prequel but also kind of a reboot. Now this new one.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:53:36 PM EDT
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It was a better Doom movie than either of the actual Doom movies.
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I also like Ghost of Mars even though it wasn't a strong movie. He didn't go into the "ghosts" as much as he should.
I loved an interview he did stating something to the effect "They thought it was a serious horror movie, It's titled Ghost of Mars, what the hell did you think"
Honestly, I saw that in the theater, twice. Always liked it... even though, no, it's not that great a movie. I just think it's fun.

It was a better Doom movie than either of the actual Doom movies.

Link Posted: 8/27/2020 5:57:58 PM EDT
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I think that I thought they actually did a good job tying in to the old movie and it was good finding out what happened in the other camp before the start of the first movie.
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I agree.  It is not as good as the 1982 version, but certainly not a train wreck GD thread
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 6:00:02 PM EDT
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Transgender woman of color wins the day over patriarchal white alien.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 6:00:46 PM EDT
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Again?  Trying to set the record for number of remakes?
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Hollywood: "Hey John, we were thinking of rebooting-"

John Carpenter: "I'm in, here's my account number,"
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 7:41:18 PM EDT
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I've seen the 1982 version 4,000 times easy.
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 7:43:54 PM EDT
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practical effects only pls.
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They did that with the prequel then decided kids today wouldn’t like it so covered it all over with really shit CGI lol Looked terrible.

Link Posted: 8/27/2020 7:46:24 PM EDT
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"You gotta be fucking kidding me."
Link Posted: 8/27/2020 10:39:47 PM EDT
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Ive never seen escape from NY or whatever the first one is
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Then your life is an empty meaningless hell, the living equivalent of the all-girl Ghostbusters movie with a Justin Bieber soundtrack.

Go to Amazon Prime. Right now.
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