For the few of you who aren't aware, John Carpenters classic The Thing (1982) was a remake and this is where it all began.
Telling the story of a research base in Anchorage Alaska that discovers a crashed UFO. Before they know it they find themselves under attack from what dwelled within.
Now let's be clear this is nothing like the remakes, there is no paranoia, no body swapping or horrific scenes here. The Thing From Another World contains an almost Franksteins monster looking alien creature and that's about it.
What immediatly stands out is how good it all looks, it's hard to believe that this was made in the early 50's. Clearly a lot of love went into this sci-fi piece that would later become considered as a true cult classic.
I don't see quite the overwhelming appeal as many, maybe I'm simply not the demographic but I can't argue that movies quality.
The Good:
Ahead of its time
Looks great
The Bad:
Oddly paced
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
I always seem to side with the cantankerous scientist in every movie
Telling the story of a research base in Anchorage Alaska that discovers a crashed UFO. Before they know it they find themselves under attack from what dwelled within.
Now let's be clear this is nothing like the remakes, there is no paranoia, no body swapping or horrific scenes here. The Thing From Another World contains an almost Franksteins monster looking alien creature and that's about it.
What immediatly stands out is how good it all looks, it's hard to believe that this was made in the early 50's. Clearly a lot of love went into this sci-fi piece that would later become considered as a true cult classic.
I don't see quite the overwhelming appeal as many, maybe I'm simply not the demographic but I can't argue that movies quality.
The Good:
Ahead of its time
Looks great
The Bad:
Oddly paced
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
I always seem to side with the cantankerous scientist in every movie