John Carpenter's Masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (14 January 2003)

John Carpenter's "The Thing" is not only a compliment to the 1951 original film, it eclipses it in quality, and originality. "The Thing" is one of the most frightening, absorbing sci-films that I have ever had the pleasure to view. The feel of isolation amongst super-natural terror is very abundant and effective. This is John Carpenter's best film (yes even better than Halloween (1978)), and Kurt Russel gives a career-best performance along with the fine supporting cast of, Wiford Brimley, Richard Dysart, Keith David, Richard Masur, etc. This film is not to be missed by anyone.