The Thing (1982)

8/10 (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

Thrilling, repulsive and horrifying

The Thing is about scientists in the Antarctic are confronted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills.

A great horror/sci-fi/thriller movie with fantastic special effects, especially for its time. The horror element in this film is not only created by the repulsively disturbing graphics of the alien life form but the distrust that is created amongst the people. A shape-shifting creature that can take over human form makes it impossible to discern who is human and who has been infected, generates the horror in The Thing.

The special effects of the alien is mind-blowing, gut wrenching and disturbing. The acting is perfect. And the over idea of the shape-shifting alien is absolutely brilliant. All of these elements together makes The Thing a must see horror film.

Highly recommended to horror fans! Not a film for the weak-stomach and the
squeamish. Warning: try not to watch while eating (trust me, I learn the hard way).

A prequel of The Thing 1982 is currently in production, release date for sometime this year. The prequel will have same title, The Thing 2011, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead. I for one am excited about the prequel because I am a huge fan of Mary Elizabeth Wintead and how the creature was found.