The 1982 the thing film critically panned at the time of its release, has now rightly gone on to become one of the most celebrated scifi horror efforts ever made and now newly restored by arrow video in a stunning 4k transfer supervised by john carpenter and director of photography dean cundey. I have done a bit of research on this costume but still. 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. It was described as instant junk, a wretched excess, and proposed as the mosthated film of all time by film magazine cinefantastique. John carpenters 1982 film the thing is a much more faithful adaptation of john w. They are trying to kill a dog that has escaped from their base. Keith david like it so much that he took it home when the film wrapped. The thing 1982 aka john carpenters the thing, 108 minutes, d. The thing 1982 how to build a custom flame thrower youtube. Today is your last chance to save up to 50% on all star wars items available on the site. As carpenter says in the commentary track, the fluid is actually a food additive found in twinkies. The 36 things we learned from john carpenters the thing commentary track.
Prop store is the worlds leading vendor of original movie props, costumes and memorabilia. Indiana jones gold fertility idol prop replica raiders of the lost ark. It first appeared in the 1982 film the thing and was further explored in its 2011 prequel, as well as the 2002 videogame. Get the best deals on the thing poster indiana movie memorabilia original us. Scientists in the antarctic are confronted by a shapeshifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills. See more ideas about the thing 1982, horror films and horror movies. It goes down as one of my top 10 movies of all time, and no r.
John carpenters the thing is a foolish, depressing, overproduced movie that. The thing, horror and science fiction the new york times. Interview with the filmmakers from the thing 1982 about the making of the movie and its amazing creature special effects that were. Macready, the sounds of carpenter s lighter flicking. Starting out as a beefy bodybuilder, arnies first movie role came in a lesserknown comedyfantasy called hercules in new york 1970. Gory fear fest is a classic the fainthearted should skip. With that said, here are the 15 most expensive props in movie history. Carpenter said, what i didnt want to end up with in this movie was a guy in a. Characters have never been carpenters strong point. The thing poster indiana movie memorabilia original us posters. Although not wellreceived critically, the film opened the gates for arnies budding acting career. 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. See more ideas about scary movie list, doctor who dalek and the thing 1982. The ufo is a large spacecraft of unknown origin which brought the thing to planet earth circa 100,000 years ago.
Having said that, carpenters version doesnt have any creepy detached hand monsters which, youve got to admit, are incredibly eerie. A research team in antarctica is hunted by a shapeshifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. The thing is a great barfbag movie, all right, but is it any good. With kurt russell, wilford brimley, keith david, richard masur. Tex 1982 they call me bruce 1982 the thing 1982 things are tough all over 1982 timerider. John carpenters the thing did eventually recieve a cult following and is now considered one of the greatest horror films ever made. The 1982 movie the thing was, and still is better than the 2004 reboot, lets agree on that. Regardless, many factors play a role in determining values, including a films age, popularity of actors, box office resurgence, and notable events. 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. The thing is a 1982 american science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter and written by bill lancaster.
The thing is basically, then, just a geek show, a grossout movie in which teenagers can dare one another to watch the screen. We are particularly interested in items from any films either filmed or based in the north east of england. He found that he could not only provide collectors with access to their most coveted pieces, but also establish archival standards for this new, popculture hybrid of fine. Relive the 1982 classic horror movie the thing with this social deductionhidden identity tabletop board game to win the game, players must complete missions, locate and identify the imitations, and escape the outpost player ability to uncover the truth is critical to discover the imitations and win the game. John carpenters the thing had an icy critical reception. The inside of the sets was painted in neutral colors such as gray, and many of the props were also painted gray, while the costumes were a mix of. Major themes of the thing 1982 zombies ruin everything. Oct 11, 2011 scientists in the antarctic are confronted by a shapeshifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills. 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. The thing 1982 original outpost base production design photo. About us in 1998, prop store founder stephen lanes love for movies led him to begin hunting for the same props and costumes that were used to create his favourite films. Video of director john carpenter receiving the golden coach award.
The adventure of lyle swann 1982 tootsie 1982 the toy 1982 trail of the pink panther 1982, ukus. With an inventory of over 8,000 items available for sale at were proud to offer you the chance to own the ultimate movie collectable. John carpenters 1982 horror classic, the thing, is one of the greatest films ever made regardless of genre. For the 34yearold filmmaker, the release marks the end of a major undertaking. The base is suddenly buzzed by a helicopter from the nearby norwegian research station. An actor in 5 props arnold schwarzenegger prop store. Usaopoly the thing infection at outpost 31 board game 1982. Having said that, carpenters version doesnt have any creepy detached hand monsters which, youve got. Here, cohen is explaining why the shot of the dogthing spraying fluid on a sled dog is looped. The 1982 movie the thing was and still is better than the 2004 reboot lets agree on that.
It infiltrates an antarctic research station, taking the appearance of the. The thing original 1982 one sheet movie poster kurt. The thing 1982 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie. Kurt russels jacket had a very matte look to it in every scene, indoors and outside, so i will be rubbing the entire jacket down with alcohol to dull down the finish. Disregarding how much fun the film is to watch, you look at everything it had to over come to reach the cult status it has achieved today and it is outstanding. A stranger is watching 1982 summer lovers 1982 swamp thing 1982 the sword and the sorcerer 1982 tempest 1982 tenebrae 1982, it. We are a uk company based in north east england, an area rich in film history, with films such as robin hood. 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. But i cant just give you the title of a movie i watched that particular week and go have a latte. Nov 14, 20 the thing 1982 movie props lifesize spiderhead replica. How does the thing 1982 compare to the original 1951. Movie props for sale hollywood film props authentic movie.
To start off our new blog series with a bang, this month were looking at the everpopular arnold schwarzenegger. Very good to excellent c7 approximate size in inches fr 15x21 small year 80s packaging folded art by landi michel. This episode is all about building a prop replica of the flamethrower used in the 1982 john carpenter move the thing. The thing 1010 movie clip why dont we wait here, see what happens 1982 hd. Other films as assault on precinct 1976, the fog 1980, the thing 1982, starman 1984, big trouble in little china 1986 and they live 1988 have since been seen as cult classics, and carpenter has been.
Sydney pollack a modernday, appealing classic hollywood romantic comedy, from actordirector sydney pollack playing an exasperated agent named george fields with witty dialogue about a nyc actor who was forced to crossdress. Relive the 1982 classic horror movie the thing with this social deductionhidden identity tabletop board game to win the game, players must complete missions, locate and identify the imitations, and escape the outpost. On june 25, 1982 the thing opened in 840 theaters but underperformed at the box office due to being released at the same time of steven spielbergs e. While the thing 2011 is impressive as a fan film and provides interesting insights into the 1982 classic, it doesnt deliver the same thrills as its bigger, bloodier brother. Jun 26, 2018 its the summer of 1982, and director john carpenter is on the cusp of releasing his latest movie, the thing. The thing 1982 obtained from actor keith david and used for screen testing, this is a distressed, green parka jacket with hood and fur trim. Here are things you might not know about the 1982 cult classic, which was. Here, cohen is explaining why the shot of the dog thing spraying fluid on a sled dog is looped. Written by bryce waller john carpenters 1982 horror classic, the thing, is one of the greatest films ever made regardless of genre. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the thing 1982 near you. The thing is a 1982 american science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter and written. Its the summer of 1982, and director john carpenter is on the cusp of releasing his latest movie, the thing. Macready, norris and palmer discover the buried spacecraft in the thing 1982. For practical reasons, many props are created in multiples for movie sets and are untouched by actors themselves, making used props the most sought after.
The thing original french movie poster directed by john carpenter with kurt russell. A us research station, antarctica, earlywinter 1982. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Sep 29, 2017 the thing 1010 movie clip why dont we wait here, see what happens 1982 hd. Secondly this skin was made to resemble one of the many monsters that where featured in the movie. Movie props for sale hollywood film props authentic. The movie prop warehouse was founded in 2009 by prop collector john page. Jun 25, 1982 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. The dog was sprayed for a second or so, and the film was then looped to extend the shot, because carpenter didnt want to cause the dog any more. Prince of thieves, get carter, alien 3, harry potter all filmed on our doorstep. And so began production for the thing, the eighth film by john carpenter, his first with a major movie company and, in my opinion, one of the greatest horror movies ever made. The 36 things we learned from john carpenters the thing. Jul, 2011 the 36 things we learned from john carpenters the thing commentary track. Carpenters career includes notable films like halloween 1978, escape from new york 1981 and prince of darkness 1987.
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