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MJ · 05-02-2007, 16:40

I never bought this on DVD and am waiting for my HD DVD to arrive from the US.

**anephric** · 05-02-2007, 17:05

It goes without saying, as any acolyte of the Temple of Kurt Russell should know without knowing, that I like this film quite a bit.

Hey Sweden!

They're Norwegian, Mac.

**mementoman** · 05-02-2007, 20:20

I have fond memories of watching it as a kid (recorded off the TV) from years ago. Still one of my favourite films now and I stayed up as late a sI could (until about 11:30) watching it - I'm an old man (and uncle) now!

One of my first DVD purchases too mainly for the film but also the quality extras (think I watched them all) and an excellent Audio Commentary from Carpenter and Russell plus a few beers!

There is also a good BFI Modern Classics book on the film out there for any fans although it seems to be quite pricey on Amazon at present.

**buster_broon** · 05-02-2007, 20:31

Originally posted by bash View Post

and how JC couldnt make another flick as good again IMO.
Im sure theres plenty of fans here anyway

are you talking since The Thing was released or he couldnt make a great film like that now?

if its now then i have to begrudingly agree

but if you are talking ever, then there are a bunch of films that are just as good as the thing

The Thing is one of my all time favourite Carpenter movie, but i have about 8 which i love about the same (in no order):
The Thing
Big Trouble in Little China
Escape from New York
They Live
Christine
Memoirs of an invisible man
The Fog
Halloween

in fact i would commit that Starman is my favourite Carpenter movie, even the newer lower budget movies are entertaining like prince of darkness for example

**NecronomiconUK** · 05-02-2007, 22:19

It has be said...

You gotta be ****ing kidding.

**bingowings** · 06-02-2007, 14:20

top film.

the dvd commentary is a thing of genius, like all Carpenter/Russell chit-chats. worth listening for them both busting a gut at Russell's amazing attempt at flying a helicopter near the beginning.

although, Escape From New York just edges it as my favourite John Carpenter film. i'm going to have that on a continuous loop inside my coffin. just in case i get bored.

**Kotatsu Neko** · 07-02-2007, 11:26

I just watched this last Friday on HD DVD. Great film. You can't go wrong with 1980s era Carpenter and Kurt Russell.

**Emir** · 10-02-2007, 00:46

Too late now (sorry) but Assault on Precinct 13 was just on Film 4. Hadn't seen it in an age. Equally as good, and a soundtrack to die for.

**eastyy** · 10-02-2007, 11:19

in the mouth of madness i quite liked

**QualityChimp** · 09-09-2009, 12:30

*buuuump*

John Carpenter's The Thing is back on the big screen next week!

The Thing set on survival | Anne Billson

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/aug/27/the-thing-john-carpenter

Slated by critics on its release 27 years ago, John Carpenter's The Thing has since established itself as a modern sci-fi masterpiece. And rightly so, says Anne Billson

It appears to be on at Cineworld next Tuesday (15th), but I don't know about other cinemas.

Would be pretty sweet to see this on the big screen. That Guardian link has a nice article on the film.

**Matt** · 09-09-2009, 12:33

Cool. Got it on BR but never seen it at the cinema

**Atticus** · 09-09-2009, 12:41

Thanks for the heads up, I'll be picking up tickets for this for sure

**Kit** · 09-09-2009, 12:41

Early in 2009, 27 years after that initial blast of opprobrium, The Thing's reputation has recovered sufficiently for its producing studio, Universal, to deem it worthwhile to announce the monster's return in a prequel. Matthijs van Heijningen, whose CV consists largely of drinks commercials, is set to direct a screenplay by Ronald D Moore.

You gotta be ****ing kidding?

**QualityChimp** · 09-09-2009, 13:00

Originally posted by Kit View Post

You gotta be ****ing kidding?

Not a fan of unnecessary swearing, but that scene totally justifies it.

I love the fact that it came out 2 weeks after E.T.. Can you imagine if somebody took their kids to see "that alien film" at the cinema and got taken into the wrong screen? They'd be messed-up good style!

Love the DVD commentary where you can actually hear Carpenter and Russell clink their beers together.

**EJG1980** · 09-09-2009, 13:15

Originally posted by QualityChimp View Post

I love the fact that it came out 2 weeks after E.T.. Can you imagine if somebody took their kids to see "that alien film" at the cinema and got taken into the wrong screen? They'd be messed-up good style!

"Daddy! Daddy! What's wrong with the doggy??????"

Love this film, my HD DVD usually gets an airing every few months or so. Tempted to go an see it on the big screen but I think the nearest cinema to me showing it is in Fulham, little bit of a schlep on the train.