THE THING (1982) MOVIE REACTION - WHAT IS THIS!? - First time watching - Review

Welcome to our first-time reaction to The Thing (1982) movie. This incredible Sci-Fi Horror film directed by John Carpenter filled us with paranoia, suspense and fear! First time watching this and what impressed us the most was how effective this movie was at making the mundane truly terrifying. This film sets a whole new standard when it comes to suspense. The groundbreaking practical effects however make this film truly special. There were moments during this movie that made me go "how the hell did they do that!?"

With a different setting than what we are used to this film is smart to be set in an isolated Antarctic research station known as Outpost 31. We were pleasantly surprised to learn we were dealing with a shape-shifting alien that immediately provokes chaos and wreaks havoc. Absolutely loved the atmosphere in this film. Very much like Alien it had that claustrophobic atmosphere with some incredible psychological tension all over it. Again the practical sets do an incredible job at selling us the horrors of what it would be like to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with a shape-shifting monster.

We hope you enjoy our reactions and commentary as we discuss the film and how it has become a stapple of sci-fi horror but also how this movie made an impact by having complex characters who's decisions come strictly out of survival instinct. The way this film utilized it's awe inducing practical effects and how it deals with identity. This film and it's horror had the paranoia element at the forefront and we are pleased to say it is still a very effective horror film.

So get ready for more suspense, more horror and a shape-shifting alien thing. Sit back and relax as we embark in this absolute nightmare.

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