Haunting, atmospheric... a favorite!

Rating: 9/10 (13 January 2001)

John Carpenter's "The Thing" has that indefinable SOMETHING, combined with so much atmosphere (helped greatly by the soundtrack) that turns a good movie into a cult classic. This film is genuinely CREEPY, and can be watched over and over. I own it on DVD and *never* get tired of it. The interactions between the men at the antarctic outpost are done so well, the acting is excellent, the story is scary and creepy and the special effects... well, at this point I'll just say "See the movie." I highly doubt you'll regret it. 10/10