The Thing

Garbagehands shared a tip "One of the best body horrors ever made? At least I think so the effects of the thing are still as ground breaking as they where when it came out and I wish we still did stuff like this it just looks so much better and you get that Visceral feeling!! Also the story is Intriguing and scary not knowing who could split in two and become a Disgusting monster, love that for them. ❤️"

heartsfromshayla shared a tip "this is genuinely so entertaining and will always be iconic. for a movie that came out over 30 years ago this is just so good and arguably the best body horror movie ever made. the cinematography, the atmosphere, and especially the effects were amazing. the scares were placed perfectly, only needing a few good jumpscares."

jrm shared a tip "10/10. Another John Carpenter horror classic. Perfect setting, plot and music. Animatronics were cutting edge at the time. One of greatest horror films of all time."

beadzombie shared a tip "A must-see classic. This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I mean, really, a head sprouting legs and antennae then running around?!?! YES!"

myles_grissom shared a tip "An absolute gem by John Carpenter this is Science fiction horror staple. Between its riveting story, and horrifying special effects you won't be able to look away."

alexis_rieck shared a tip "Loved it!!!!! The effects are absolutely stunning and horrific! It’s well done from a pacing and directing perspective and the minimal dialogue really helps the tone."

alan_mcdonald shared a tip "It’s a toss up between The Exorcist and The Thing, but given that they are two wildly different types of movies, one a sci-fi horror and the other a paranormal horror, I have to give The Exorcist the award for best horror ever and it still holds up even today. They both do! 👍🏻 Both five stars ⭐️"

mimi_star shared a tip "This movie is incredible, highly recommend for anyone wanting to get into the horror genre or any classic movies from this time period (since I know movie buffs have definitely already seen this masterpiece)"

stanley_smith_3657 shared a tip "John Carpenter created a brilliant remake of the original film. Using the advancements in practical effects of the 1980s, he crafted a spine-chilling extraterrestrial threat. Personally I loved the Palmer transformation, which was absolutely disgusting. In general this movie reminds me of the advantages practical effects afford horror directors. And I hope that modern directors begin experimenting with this. Instead of relying entirely upon CGI. #thething #johncarpenter #kurtrussell #horror"

john_tobar shared a tip "A remake that out shines and out creeps the original. If you can imagine the grosses scariest creatures this movie tops that. Another John Carpenter under appreciated at it’s time masterpiece. One of the many highlights of his full of highlights career it’s on par with his “The Fog”, “Halloween”, “Prince of Darkness” and so many more. I give it 🐲🐲🐲🐲 Four Creatures!"

micheal_kelley shared a tip "The atmosphere is set in the first 5 minutes of the film. That'll be just long enough for a viewer to realize they're watching one of the most important films of all time in the context of filmmaking."

clare_m_1708 shared a tip "I really hate scary movies usually. There's something about "The Thing". It's just done so well. I've seen it multiple times, and it always leaves me thinking."

blake_renuard shared a tip "Hands down my favorite movie. The practical effects alone stand the test of time. If you haven’t seen this yet, you’re missing out."

undead_will shared a tip "Peefectly made horror masterpiece. The horror focuses on paranoia, and fear of the unknown. Amazing practical effects that where it doesnt hold up it adds to the horror of the thing."

dalton_smith_6884 shared a tip "Terrifying, gross, and clever. The Thing is 80s horror with a classic invasion of the body snatchers plot line. Every time I watch this movie I catch myself looking for clues, signs for who could be 'the thing.'"

_ZZZ_ shared a tip "My favorite horror movie, nothing like pure isolation and inevitable death. The special effects were so disgusting I love it. A truly WTF movie."

sean_dewell shared a tip "Amazing that this went from almost being the end of John Carpenter's career to a popular pick for the greatest horror film of all time. It ******* deserves the title too."

kyle_zaniefski shared a tip "One of my all time Horror and science fiction movies. This movie has it all. Extremely suspenseful, thrilling, engrossing mystery, psychological horror at its finest. This movie is a must see just for the soundtrack, special effects ( truly spectacular), cinematography, directing and of course the story. Anyone i meet who hasn't seen this movie I go out of my way to show them. Always looks cheesy they say but once the dog head splits open and they the mind bending special effects its a win"

nick_arquette shared a tip "John Carpenters best work. Isolation, paranoia, creeping dread and a truly disgusting alien menace. A must watch for fans of atmospheric or body horror style films."

jane_bownes shared a tip "My all time favorite science fiction horror movie. This one holds up, no wonder it's a classic. Tension, great practical effects, stellar acting."

erika_rae_895 shared a tip "A really great classic sci-fi horror movie! The body horror and practical effects still hold up well and makes my skin crawl! It can be slow at times but I definitely recommend it!"