Freeze or Burn

Rating: 9/10 (10 June 2001)

This move is the old school. Suspense galore. Though you cannot deny the similarities to Scott's Alien, this move excels in so many ways that one could very well forget Alien entirely. Carpenter works on our fears of isolation and suspicion to provoke the audience into a sweat. All the characters have distinct identities without the infusion of stereotypes; which is more than I can say for most films today. The dvd addition is a must for the serious movie lover. Excellent behind the scenes footage and audio commentary. If you are looking for a spineless slasher with a hollywood ending: GO ELSEWHERE. The Thing does not pull punches.