"Mac wants the flamethrower!" Very rarely does a quote sum up a movie quite like that line and The Thing, John Carpenter's 1982 science-fiction/horror classic. You've got bearded Kurt Russell with beautiful flowing hair; you've got Keith David, Wilford Brimley, and a terrific cast of character actors; and you've got a gore-filled, paranoia-centric monster story that still holds up today. For our latest entry in Horror Month, we travel to Antarctica with MacReady and prepare for battle with a shape-shifting alien.
In Reel Deep
Episode 40: The Thing
Episode 40: The Thing
"Mac wants the flamethrower!" Very rarely does a quote sum up a movie quite like that line and The Thing, John Carpenter's 1982 science-fiction/horror classic. You've got bearded Kurt Russell with beautiful flowing hair; you've got Keith David,...
In Reel Deep
The In Reel Deep Archives and Podcast is the final resting home for cinema fans interested in hot takes, great debate and smart reviews. Hosted and written by Andrew Johnson and Steve Cimino, it provides the best in cinematic ramblings from two movie fans and clever critics.
The In Reel Deep Archives and Podcast is the final resting home for cinema fans interested in hot takes, great debate and smart reviews. Hosted and written by Andrew Johnson and Steve Cimino, it provides the best in cinematic ramblings from two movie fans and clever critics.
