Modern sci-fi/horror classic.

Rating: 9/10 (23 July 2001)

"The Thing", directed by John Carpenter, is actually a remake of a previous film titled "The Thing from Another World" that both terrifies and excites many times during the movie. With bravura special effects by Rob Bottin (The Howling, Fight Club, etc.), "The Thing" centers around a group of scientists in Antarctica who come across something much worse that anyone could have expected. Carpenter's other films he directed after this still can't touch this film as it remains potent to this day. Besides "Halloween", this is Carpenter's best attempt at horror. The ending does leave it open for a sequel, but unfortunately, the low box office for this film didn't merit one. It's a shame because this is a modern sci-fi classic that everyone should attempt to see. 9/10