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Posted June 07, 2024
The 2002 third-person survival horror shooter that serves as a sequel to John Carpenter’s genre-defining 1982 film is back, remastered by Nightdive Studios – The Thing: Remastered is coming soon on GOG!

You are Cpt J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events and enigmatic deaths of the American scientific team that transpired at the Outpost 31 research facility located in the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. Within these inhospitable surroundings your team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of people that it kills. Trapped by the elements and infected by this horrific entity, using all your team members is critical if you hope to accomplish your objectives, let alone survive. If you only knew which ones were still human…

Wishlist it now!
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: The classic original sci-fi version in glorious b&w. In terms of chills, and thrills, miles ahead of John Carpenter's "geek show."
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eric5h5: Nope. I saw it a few years after Carpenter's, was looking forward to it after reading a lot about it over the years, but it doesn't really live up to its reputation. I'm sure it was ground-breaking at the time, but while it holds up to some extent and has some classic moments, mostly it's just OK. (As opposed to Forbidden Planet, which actually deserves its reputation.)
The Thing(1951) was low-budget in every way, shows it, and is still light-years ahead of Carpenter's geek show. "The Day the Earth Stood Still"(1951) is another b&w sci-fi classic, also low budget, as were most 50's films of the genre. Forbidden Planet(1956) broke this mold, produced with the usual MGM gloss, shot in Eastmancolor and widescreen CinemaScope, with a top-flight cast. The animated sequences were done by a veteran Disney animator on load to MGM. Then there was Robby the Robot, one of the most expensive film props ever made up to that time. This was a truly pioneering production, the first to employ an entirely electronic musical score. It still holds up quite well today.
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: The Thing(1951) was low-budget in every way, shows it, and is still light-years ahead of Carpenter's geek show.
Nah. Carpenter's version bombed when it came out but has been significantly re-appraised since then, much like another movie that came out that year (Blade Runner). The two versions are actually trying to do different things, but Carpenter's version succeeds better at what it's doing and also happens to be more faithful to the original story, which I assume you haven't read. Plus it works as a sequel as much as a remake.
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: The Thing(1951) was low-budget in every way, shows it, and is still light-years ahead of Carpenter's geek show.
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eric5h5: Nah. Carpenter's version bombed when it came out but has been significantly re-appraised since then, much like another movie that came out that year (Blade Runner). The two versions are actually trying to do different things, but Carpenter's version succeeds better at what it's doing and also happens to be more faithful to the original story, which I assume you haven't read. Plus it works as a sequel as much as a remake.
Blade Runner is MUCH better than the repellent, repulsive, stomach-churning 82 Thing.
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: Blade Runner is MUCH better than the repellent, repulsive, stomach-churning 82 Thing.
Somebody never saw the original cut.
Edit: why am I replying to someone who professed to run an escort ring and money laundering schemes? FFS!
Post edited June 09, 2024 by Sachys
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: Blade Runner is MUCH better than the repellent, repulsive, stomach-churning 82 Thing.
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Sachys: Somebody never saw the original cut.
Edit: why am I replying to someone who professed to run an escort ring and money laundering schemLOL es? FFS!
LOL What a total tosser! Eat your green with envy heart out.
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: miles ahead of John Carpenter's "geek show."
That you seem to think "geek show" is an insult is proof your opinion is worthless.
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: Blade Runner is MUCH better than the repellent, repulsive, stomach-churning 82 Thing.
Again, nah. You clearly have little idea what you're talking about, so I'll just ignore all your opinions from now on as they appear to have no real thought or intelligence behind them.
Posted June 09, 2024
Fuse Box repair simulator remastered?

I hope I can still make teammates vomit in stereo.
Post edited June 09, 2024 by ReynardFox
Posted June 09, 2024
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eric5h5: Nope. I saw it a few years after Carpenter's, was looking forward to it after reading a lot about it over the years, but it doesn't really live up to its reputation. I'm sure it was ground-breaking at the time, but while it holds up to some extent and has some classic moments, mostly it's just OK. (As opposed to Forbidden Planet, which actually deserves its reputation.)
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KeoniBoy: The Thing(1951) was low-budget in every way, shows it, and is still light-years ahead of Carpenter's geek show. "The Day the Earth Stood Still"(1951) is another b&w sci-fi classic, also low budget, as were most 50's films of the genre. Forbidden Planet(1956) broke this mold, produced with the usual MGM gloss, shot in Eastmancolor and widescreen CinemaScope, with a top-flight cast. The animated sequences were done by a veteran Disney animator on load to MGM. Then there was Robby the Robot, one of the most expensive film props ever made up to that time. This was a truly pioneering production, the first to employ an entirely electronic musical score. It still holds up quite well today.
The '51 version was important and it is an classic, but it has not aged as well. It is basically just an allegory on the 'red scare' from the McCarthy period, with communism swapped in for the alien.

Carpenters film bombed when it came out, but have been given a cult status today, and is more seen that the '51 version because of this. Removing the political message and focusing more on human conditions. In terms of legacy and just enjoyment, Carpenters remake is one of the few films where the remake turned out better than the original source material
Post edited June 09, 2024 by amok
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: miles ahead of John Carpenter's "geek show."
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LegoDnD: That you seem to think "geek show" is an insult is proof your opinion is worthless.
LOL Obviously takes 1 2 know 1.
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KeoniBoy: Blade Runner is MUCH better than the repellent, repulsive, stomach-churning 82 Thing.
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eric5h5: Again, nah. You clearly have little idea what you're talking about, so I'll just ignore all your opinions from now on as they appear to have no real thought or intelligence behind them.
LOL This from someone from Other. To quote Mr Mason: "Incompetent, irrelevant, iand mmerterial." QED
Post edited June 09, 2024 by KeoniBoy
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: The Thing(1951) was low-budget in every way, shows it, and is still light-years ahead of Carpenter's geek show. "The Day the Earth Stood Still"(1951) is another b&w sci-fi classic, also low budget, as were most 50's films of the genre. Forbidden Planet(1956) broke this mold, produced with the usual MGM gloss, shot in Eastmancolor and widescreen CinemaScope, with a top-flight cast. The animated sequences were done by a veteran Disney animator on load to MGM. Then there was Robby the Robot, one of the most expensive film props ever made up to that time. This was a truly pioneering production, the first to employ an entirely electronic musical score. It still holds up quite well today.
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amok: The '51 version was important and it is an classic, but it has not aged as well. It is basically just an allegory on the 'red scare' from the McCarthy period, with communism swapped in for the alien.

Carpenters film bombed when it came out, but have been given a cult status today, and is more seen that the '51 version because of this. Removing the political message and focusing more on human conditions. In terms of legacy and just enjoyment, Carpenters remake is one of the few films where the remake turned out better than the original source material
To quote Terry-Thomas: "An absolute shower." Droll line from The Fourth Man, Guy Burgess(Anthony Hopkins) to Antony Blount(Ian Richardson): "Hell's Bells, Ant, Donald will run 'amok'." Ring any bells?((;--))
Posted June 09, 2024
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amok: The '51 version was important and it is an classic, but it has not aged as well. It is basically just an allegory on the 'red scare' from the McCarthy period, with communism swapped in for the alien.

Carpenters film bombed when it came out, but have been given a cult status today, and is more seen that the '51 version because of this. Removing the political message and focusing more on human conditions. In terms of legacy and just enjoyment, Carpenters remake is one of the few films where the remake turned out better than the original source material
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KeoniBoy: To quote Terry-Thomas: "An absolute shower." Droll line from The Fourth Man, Guy Burgess(Anthony Hopkins) to Antony Blount(Ian Richardson): "Hell's Bells, Ant, Donald will run 'amok'." Ring any bells?((;--))
Are you OK? Is there someone I can call to help you?
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: Blade Runner is MUCH better than the repellent, repulsive, stomach-churning 82 Thing.
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eric5h5: Again, nah. You clearly have little idea what you're talking about, so I'll just ignore all your opinions from now on as they appear to have no real thought or intelligence behind them.
Nope, Nah? That's it? The obviously IQ-limited vocabulary needs some enhancement, in SM terms: NFW, so STFU & GTFO! LMFAO((;--))
Posted June 09, 2024
Even though "shooters" from that era (and earlier) are rarely my cup of tea - I want to play this one. The Thing is one of my favourite movies (I love most/all Carpenter movies!).
Controller support is a big plus for me.
Posted June 09, 2024
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KeoniBoy: To quote Terry-Thomas: "An absolute shower." Droll line from The Fourth Man, Guy Burgess(Anthony Hopkins) to Antony Blount(Ian Richardson): "Hell's Bells, Ant, Donald will run 'amok'." Ring any bells?((;--))
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amok: Are you OK? Is there someone I can call to help you?
Blymie, couldn't be better! Call the waiter, so we can order another round of bubbly to celebrate being DDG, eh what?
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