A Lovecraftian-inspired classic horror movie...

Rating: 7/10 (9 June 2018)

John Carpenter really did manage to create something unique with this movie. And throughout the many years, this movie has proved again and again that it is more than capable of withstanding the test of time,
And while the special effects certainly show their age, they are actually still good when taking into consideration the time in which the movie was made.
"The Thing" is driven by a good storyline, although it seems to have suffered somewhat at the cutting board and certain scenes seem to have been artificially reduced to save time.
The movie could have benefitted so well from an extended version release. I am not familiar with any done, but of course there might just be such. They have just eluded my attention.
The cast in Carpenter's "The Thing" from 1982 was good, and they each brought something unique to the movie.
"The Thing" is a classic by all means, and if you haven't already seen this movie then it is about due time to do so. Especially so if you enjoy a good Lovecraftian inspired horror movie, because this is definitely tainted, pardon my French, by his unique style of cosmic dread.