Ahead of time, probably from outer space

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 2019)

Stumbled on it exactly on Kurt Russel's birthday and thinking about all the references and praising talks my finger clicked on the play button. From the mere beginning with a glimpse at the intro I knew that I am in for a treat, but I didn't even know how delicious it might get.
Following the plot germination, I was confused and thought that it is a complete mess: puzzled would have been the mildest word applicable. Then in a few steps my brain started working to uncover a chain of reasons that created a vision of something much more horrible than would even appear on the screen. This throttled the tension and the movie shifted the gears higher.
It is without a doubt hard to go past the plot, but the phenomenal thing is the actual Thing! Oh boy, if you tell me that 1982 couldn't give the thrilling visual effects I might agree but as for the practical side it kicks even modern films right in the jam with a superb jab. The detailed atrocity gives you the disgust and earns John Carpenter the highest respect even thought of.
The actors slide into a frame like Cinderella's foot into the shoe sharing the exact emotions you would have facing the situation that has a potential to break even a potent human brain. The iconic clothing and style sticks to the imagery and adds that sense of outlandish realism the boosts the sensation.
Getting myself together after the end I could with utmost certainty say that 'The Thing' is an ultimate tribute to the horror movie industry and should be studied as an example of supreme dedication to achieve the ideal scare.