MORRICONE'S SCORE

Rating: Null/10 (6 September 2002)

I frist saw this movie when it came out in 1982. I really liked it and still do, even thought some story aspects were cut out which made it seem disjointed in many spots. And some people have asked how much of the score is Morricone and how much is Carpenter. THE WHOLE SCORE IS BY MORRICONE, as Carpenter has admitted that Morricone is one of his musical influences. Also Carpenter didn't have any time to do the score. So the electronic music is by the Maestro, and no one else, so Morricone is doing what Carpenter has been doing all his musical career. Ironic, isn't it? Also Carpenter did not use one of the best musical cues that is included on the CD: BEASTIALTY. This sinisterly comic cue was to be used over the dog kennel scenes where the Thing is taking over the dogs.
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My one complaint is when MacReady blows up The thing. Hunh? Doesn't he realize he's only creating more, tiny things? Torch the sucker, Mac, torch it.