Scary, Tense. Clever.

Rating: 10/10 (22 September 2019)

Well put-together. Scary and stuffed into a claustrophobic environment in the isolation of Antarctica, this sci-fi horror is up there with Alien as a cult classic. Some fantastic special effects and cinematography for the time. Whilst it did not achieve the critical success it deserved at the time, The Thing has built a strong appreciation and reassessment as a milestone for the sci-fi horror genre. And like Alien, The Thing was made on what would be by today's standards be a shoestring budget regarded more suitable for some large television commercials - not a mainstream theatrical release! My recommendation to you - watch this BY YOURSELF late at night during a storm when you're home alone. Then you'll genuinely appreciate it.