A Psychological Paranoia Thriller!

Rating: 10/10 (29 October 2004)

This can definitely be considered one the greatest scfi/horror to date.
Plot: The movie takes places in an isolated research camp in the middle of Antarctica. The first week of the winter season is starting, and the research team is threatened by an alien intruder that has the ability to "imitate: other organisms. (mainly the researchers). With the temperature dropping outside and all hopes of escape gone, the tension rises between the men as know one trusts the other.
Review: From the beginning you feel bits of isolation that turn into extreme claustrophobia. The isolation then combines with the paranoia giving off the feeling of pure terror. Who is the thing? As you ask yourself that questions through out the whole movie, John Carpenter does an excellent job combining the ambiance and the score to give you ideas that are often mislead on the identities of the men.
Acting: The cast of actors do an incredible job, making the situation believable. Kurt Russell (R.J. MacReady) and Keith David (Childs) are extremely noteworthy during the film.
Special Effects: The special effects are impressive, and in my opinion would hold up in movies today. The monster looks very real. The only down side was the excess slime. I prefer less.
I am not a huge fan of John Carpenter, but this movie proved he can do a true horror. If you want a REAL scary movie, then check this out.