Jun 26, 2018 its the summer of 1982, and director john carpenter is on the cusp of releasing his latest movie, the thing. John carpenters the thing 1982 movie endings explained, kurt russell scifi horror film subscribe for more joblo original videos. John carpenter s the thing is one of the greatest horror movies ever made, capturing a terrifying nihilism, compounded by the lonely setting of the antarctic. A dozen men are holed up in a research station in the unforgiving wastes of antarctica, caught up in a relatively peaceful life of scientific inquiry, casual camaraderie and boredom. Oct 02, 2018 it has now been eight years since the legendary john carpenter has directed a feature film, last helming the 2010 psychological thriller the ward. This means, as carpenter once joked, the thing was high for most of the movie. Like blade runner, the thing continues to generate fascinating trivia, intense debate and even a few surprises along the way. What critics said about john carpenters the thing back in 1982 many now consider it to be his masterpiece, but what did critics think of john carpenters the thing when it was released. This movie actually ends minutes before the jc version begins. In 1982, the film opened in eighth place at the box office and vanished from.
Jan 21, 2020 what critics said about john carpenters the thing back in 1982 many now consider it to be his masterpiece, but what did critics think of john carpenters the thing when it was released. Kurt russell as macready in john carpenter s the thing. John carpenter horror documentary movie they live the. Secret facts about john carpenters the thing screenrant. My suggestion and what i have done is to watch the thing 2011 and immediately, like have it cued up and ready to go, watch john carpenters the thing 1982 in one sitting. John carpenters the thing is a foolish, depressing, overproduced movie that mixes horror with science fiction to make something that is fun as neither one thing or the other a virtually storyless feature composed of lots of laboratoryconcocted special effects, with the actors used merely as props to be hacked, slashed, disemboweled and. Courtesy universal picturesphotofest some movies are products of their time while others arrive distinctly ahead of it. It is a prequel to the 1982 film of the same name by john carpenter, which. The thing also known as john carpenters the thing is a 1982 science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter, written by bill lancaster, and starring. Ennio morricone and john carpenters the thing soundtrack. John carpenter laid out a very specific and deliberate tone to the original movie that.
In remote antarctica, a group of american research scientists are disturbed at their base camp by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. John carpenters the thing is hands down the best horror film ever made. The legendary filmmaker and composer has teamed up with sacred bones and waxwork records to release lost cues. John carpenter wants to direct again, but wont make the thing 2. The thing remake coming from blumhouse based on longlost. Theme to one of the greatest scifihorror films ever made, the 1982 cult classic. Grimmer and more terrifying than the 1950s take, john carpenters the thing is a tense scifi thriller rife with compelling tension and some remarkable makeup effects. In the spirit of halloween, were ranking every movie from horror legend john carpenter from worst to best, from his thrilling classics to his lesser known pics.
It infiltrates an antarctic research station, taking the appearance of the. John carpenters the thing 1982 left viewers with a movie ending that could be interpreted in many ways. Prior to the thing, director john carpenter had gained a reputation as a director who also composed the music for his own films and had begun collaborating with sound designer and fellow composer alan howarth on the music for his films. The only female performance in the entire movie comes courtesy of carpenters thenwife adrienne barbeau. John howard carpenter was born in carthage, new york, to mother milton jean carter and father howard ralph carpenter. As a norwegian the only thing i dont like about this movie is that macready keeps calling the norwegians swedes. John carpenters first big studio film came with a big studio composer in the legendary form of ennio morricone.
John carpenters the thing monster has been hiding a secret. John carpenter s remake of the thing is cherished by genre fans. His family moved to bowling green, kentucky, where his father, a professor, was head of the music department at western kentucky university. Jan 28, 2020 but john carpenter s version of the thing was a remake. John carpenter movies ranked from worst to best collider. What critics said about john carpenters the thing back in 1982. Not only that, but it is also on of my personal favorite films of all time. But as a prequel, it missed the mark i think the film makers were trying to hit. Blade runner may be the film of choice among conscientious scifi fans but john carpenters the thing is more than a match for it. But john carpenters version of the thing was a remake. The thing also known as john carpenters the thing is a 1982 science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter, written by bill lancaster, and starring kurt russell. The thing, also known as john carpenter s the thing, is a 1982 science fiction horror film about an antarctic science base which is infiltrated by a shapeshifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills. When i spoke with carpenter last month, he would only tell me it was kurt russells stunt doublethe shadow of a mimicsitting on a bed.
The thing 1982 film the thing fandom the thing wiki the thing. John carpenters remake of the thing is one of the best scifi horror films ever made. John carpenters the thing is both a remake of howard hawks 1951 film of the same name and a readaptation of the john w. The best john carpenter movie theme songs halloween, the. Kurt russell as macready in john carpenters the thing. John howard carpenter born january 16, 1948 is an american filmmaker, screenwriter and composer. Here are the 18 things you didnt know about john carpenter s the thing. From michael myers in halloween to the thing and more, bryan. Oct 17, 2019 carpenter teamed up with russell again in 1996 when he directed escape from l. The music for the thing was composed by the great ennio morricone. Grimmer and more terrifying than the 1950s take, john carpenter s the thing is a tense scifi thriller rife with compelling tension and some remarkable makeup effects. John carpenters scifi horror film the thing was ahead of its. John carpenters the thing 1982 movie endings explained.
John carpenter the thing soundtrack reissued with lost. The thing is a 2011 science fiction horror film directed by matthijs van heijningen jr. The thing 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In that movie the monster was basically a frankenstein rip off right down to the domed head. John carpenter is an american film director, producer, writer and composer. Carpenter teamed up with russell again in 1996 when he directed escape from l. John carpenters the thing had an icy critical reception.
He has contributed to many projects as either the producer, writer, director, actor, composer or a combination of the five. Jan 16, 2018 john carpenters the thing is a foolish, depressing, overproduced movie that mixes horror with science fiction to make something that is fun as neither one thing or the other a virtually storyless feature composed of lots of laboratoryconcocted special effects, with the actors used merely as props to be hacked, slashed, disemboweled and. In 1982 famed horror director john carpenter released the thing. My suggestion and what i have done is to watch the thing 2011 and immediately, like have it cued up and ready to go, watch john carpenter s the thing 1982 in one sitting.
Macready character or keith davids childs character or are both men human. Legendary genre director john carpenter halloween wants to direct another film, but doesnt want to make a sequel to his 1982 classic the thing. Antarctica research program 1982 john carpenter movie science fiction horror tee. The bleak landscape outside dominates john carpenters the thing, through both the isolation it imposes as well as the ambient hostility. Before that, it was an even longer stretch between. Carpenters vision was something completely different that would go down as a scifirhorror classic. The thing trailer bande annonce vf full hd 1080p francais film usa horreur 1982 john carpenter, kurt russell.
It has now been eight years since the legendary john carpenter has directed a feature film, last helming the 2010 psychological thriller the ward. How john carpenters the thing went from dlist trash to. Although carpenter has worked with various movie genres, he is associated most commonly with horror, action, and science fiction films of the 1970s and 1980s. And, we have 10 behindthescenes facts about the movie. John carpenters scifi horror film the thing was ahead of. Watch john carpenter s the thing starring kurt russell in this horror on directv. Its the summer of 1982, and director john carpenter is on the cusp of releasing his latest movie, the thing. Horrormeister john carpenter halloween, escape from new york teams kurt russells outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of. Youtube the best stanley kubrick movie theme songs a clockwork orange, shining. Mar 04, 2015 this means, as carpenter once joked, the thing was high for most of the movie.
John carpenter s first big studio film came with a big studio composer in the. For the 34yearold filmmaker, the release marks the end of a major undertaking. Oct 31, 2018 theme to one of the greatest scifihorror films ever made, the 1982 cult classic. From michael myers in halloween to the thing and more, bryan kristopowitz takes a look at the top 5 john carpenter movie villains. The movie is without doubt one of my, if not my favorite.
Aside from the two direct adaptations, a prequel, also titled the thing, was released in 2011. It is a prequel to the 1982 film of the same name by john carpenter, which was an adaptation of the 1938. John carpenters scifi horror film the thing was ahead. The mysterious ending of john carpenters the thing may. John carpenter wants to direct a new movie, but it wont be. Courtesy universal picturesphotofest the script is credited to bill lancaster, son of movie legend burt and author of the brilliant 1970s social. Ive seen it several times, but its just as good as the first time i saw it. The thing also known as john carpenter s the thing is a 1982 science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter, written by bill lancaster, and starring kurt russell.
Prior to the thing, director john carpenter had gained a reputation as a director who also composed the music for his own films and had begun collaborating with sound designer and fellow composer alan. A new version of the original soundtrack for the thing, john carpenters classic sciencefiction horror movie from 1982, is coming for fans of the film and carpenters own work as a. Horrormeister john carpenter halloween, escape from new york teams kurt russells outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic the thing. Watch john carpenters the thing online stream full. John carpenters first big studio film came with a big studio composer in the. John carpenters remake of the thing is cherished by genre fans.
The thing is a 1982 american science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter and written by bill lancaster. And, we have 10 behind the scenes facts about the movie. The only female performance in the entire movie comes courtesy of carpenter s thenwife adrienne barbeau. Sep 30, 2018 john carpenter wants to direct again, but wont make the thing 2. It has a simple story, an isolated setting, incredible, grotesque practical effects and endless suspense. John carpenter delivers the ultimate in alien terror in this chilling story about an antarctic research team that discovers a formchanging alien. May 05, 2009 john carpenter s first big studio film came with a big studio composer in the legendary form of ennio morricone. Teaming up with russell once more, carpenter directed the cultclassic horror film the thing in 1982.
And subsumed the memory of reading chariots of the gods. With six months of darkness ahead of them, they uncover the find of. Apr 11, 2020 a new version of the original soundtrack for the thing, john carpenters classic sciencefiction horror movie from 1982, is coming for fans of the film and carpenters own work as a. The soundtrack to filmmaker john carpenters landmark scifi thriller the thing will get special reconsideration this spring with two distinct lp reissues. John carpenter horror documentary movie they live the thing prince of darkness 60 minutes one of the great maverick directors of the past three decades, john carpenter changed the face of horror and action with a string of worldwide smash hits.
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