John Carpenter's Sci-Fi Horror Film 'The Thing' Was Ahead Of Its Time

In 1982, the film opened in eighth place at the box office and vanished from theaters within weeks, but almost 40 years later it’s considered a masterpiece by genre aficionados.

The Thing (Collector's Edition): unknown author: : Books

Criminally underrated movie. Does Sci-Fi Romance perfectly it's a shame it got overshadowed by E.T. One of John Carpenter's best in my opinion. : r/moviecritic

This scene Ill always rank amongst the greatest sci-fi moments on film. John Carpenters The Thing. : r/scifi

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