Paranoia and Desperation At It's Finest

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2006)

Quite possibly John Carpentar's greatest achievement as a filmmaker. A remake of the classic "The Thing From Another World", involves an American expedition in Antartica dealing with a tenacious alien that can mimic anything it "absorbs" or contacts; an alien that will stop at nothing to ensure it's survival. This leaves all the characters questioning who is the "Thing".
As the film progresses tensions increase between everyone. Paranoia, suspense, and desperation, becomes the prominent feeling and mood among the members of the expedition as each one slowly falls victim to the alien.
The soundtrack by Ennio Morricone purveys the dread and despair that the characters feel throughout the film. It does a great deal to add to the suspense. Along with the setting which takes place in Antartica, the viewer is left to wonder if there is any escape from not only the alien, but from the most unforgiving climate in the world. The word "cold" is an appropriate and applicable explanation of this film.
The Thing is perhaps the most suspenseful horror movie ever made. A must see, not only for horror fans, but for fans of all cinema. It is one of a kind film that leaves an indelible impression on the viewer, and continually makes them ask what is going to happen next?