‘The Thing’ Remains a Wild Testament to Practical Effects in Horror

John Carpenter’s 1982 remake is visceral, uncomfortable, and masterfully shot.

Nikki Davis
6 min readOct 10, 2022

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(via Universal Pictures)

NOTE: For the month of October, I’ll be watching and reviewing classic horror movies that I somehow never made it around to seeing. Bring on your commentary in the comments — and happy Spooky Season!

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Nikki Davis

Pop culture fiend and perpetual word nerd. Self-proclaimed expert playlist maker. Writing about film, TV, music, productivity, and self-care. 🤓🎞️🏳️‍🌈