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Pimpcasso: Mar 13, 2002; VOLS BITCH

I have watched the thing at least eight times a year since 1995. There is not a better movie in the history of cinema and go gently caress yourself if you think otherwise.

The Thing

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buglord: Jul 31, 2010; Cheating at a raffle? I sentence you to 1 year in jail! No! Two years! Three! Four! Five years! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!; Buglord

Its $5 for 4k version on the microsoft store if you wanna buy it. Idk how the digital version works but its there.

Is it anything like Alien in terms of atmosphere/drama? I watched Alien semi recently and loved everything about it, mostly the practical effects and just the generally eerie atmosphere of space which isn't really a thing anymore.

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Kosmo Gallion: Sep 13, 2013

They practically own South America

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Pimpcasso: Mar 13, 2002; VOLS BITCH

Mr. Pardiggle posted:

Its $5 for 4k version on the microsoft store if you wanna buy it. Idk how the digital version works but its there.

Is it anything like Alien in terms of atmosphere/drama? I watched Alien semi recently and loved everything about it, mostly the practical effects and just the generally eerie atmosphere of space which isn't really a thing anymore.

It is the greatest sci-fi/horror movie ever made, get it :milk:

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Linux Pirate: Apr 21, 2012

Mr. Pardiggle posted:

Its $5 for 4k version on the microsoft store if you wanna buy it. Idk how the digital version works but its there.

Is it anything like Alien in terms of atmosphere/drama? I watched Alien semi recently and loved everything about it, mostly the practical effects and just the generally eerie atmosphere of space which isn't really a thing anymore.

I like Alien a little bit more, but The Thing is a very close second. Watch it.

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Pimpcasso: Mar 13, 2002; VOLS BITCH

Kosmo Gallion posted:

They practically own South America

# ? Oct 20, 2021 04:47

buglord: Jul 31, 2010; Cheating at a raffle? I sentence you to 1 year in jail! No! Two years! Three! Four! Five years! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!; Buglord

well i bought it. ima watch it tomorrow. if this sucks, its your head op

# ? Oct 20, 2021 05:05

Pimpcasso: Mar 13, 2002; VOLS BITCH

Mr. Pardiggle posted:

well i bought it. ima watch it tomorrow. if this sucks, its your head op

A risk I'm willing to take

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Das Boo: Jun 9, 2011; There was a GHOST here.
It's gone now.

Mr. Pardiggle posted:

Its $5 for 4k version on the microsoft store if you wanna buy it. Idk how the digital version works but its there.

Is it anything like Alien in terms of atmosphere/drama? I watched Alien semi recently and loved everything about it, mostly the practical effects and just the generally eerie atmosphere of space which isn't really a thing anymore.

They have a lot in common, honestly, and I love them both. Well-defined and thoroughly lived in characters, natural relationship dynamics, intense isolation and paranoia, lots of creeping corridors, a hostile environment, a stealthy and intelligent threat, top notch practical effects, and kickass soundtracks. Like Alien it has its explosive moments, but the majority of the film is the characters trying to gain a foothold against anything in the situation. Including each other.

I adore the dolly creeps in the empty hallways set to music imitating a heartbeat. My favorite scene is the conversation between MacReady and Blair with the noose hanging between them. Right up there with the chain room scene in Alien.

I feel like Alien is sliiightly more flawless, but goddamn, do I love them both!

# ? Oct 20, 2021 05:15

Chief McHeath: Apr 23, 2002

Guys you know you better watch out
Some girls, some girls are only about
The Thing, The Thing, The Thing
The Thing, The Thing, The Thing

Girls you know you better watch out
Some guys, some guys are only about
The Thing, The Thing, The Thing
The Thing, The Thing, The Thing

That Thing Thing Thing Thing Thing

# ? Oct 20, 2021 05:17

Pennywise the Frown: May 10, 2010; Upset Trowel

Mr. Pardiggle posted:

Is it anything like Alien in terms of atmosphere/drama? I watched Alien semi recently and loved everything about it, mostly the practical effects and just the generally eerie atmosphere of space which isn't really a thing anymore.

Omg. If you like practical effects then you'll LOVE The Thing. It's very well known for how amazing they are.

Linux Pirate posted:

I like Alien a little bit more, but The Thing is a very close second. Watch it.

For scifi/horror yeah. I agree.

# ? Oct 20, 2021 05:22

a mysterious cloak: Apr 5, 2003; Leave me alone, dad, I'm with my friends!

In our house, if The Thing is on, we're watching it.

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gimme the GOD DAMN candy: Jul 1, 2007

i got the thing right here *points at crotch, which then splits apart into bladed tentacles*

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Beachcomber: May 21, 2007; Another day in paradise.; Slippery Tilde

a mysterious cloak posted:

In our house, if The Thing is on, we're watching it.

Yeah, definitely one of those channel surfing glue traps.

Movies I like competitively: Jurassic Park, Ghostbusters, the Abyss.

# ? Oct 20, 2021 06:10

Stryder: Oct 3, 2002

"first time watching The Thing!" has become my favorite sub-genre of reaction videos on youtube.

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buglord: Jul 31, 2010; Cheating at a raffle? I sentence you to 1 year in jail! No! Two years! Three! Four! Five years! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!; Buglord

I decided to watch a bit of it when i got home and jesus pissing christ on a log that dog scene was horrible and somehow made far worse because it was done in practical CGI. I cannot overstate how much I do not want to experience that again. My skin is all itchy. Will finish the rest tomorrow.

# ? Oct 20, 2021 06:12

buglord: Jul 31, 2010; Cheating at a raffle? I sentence you to 1 year in jail! No! Two years! Three! Four! Five years! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!; Buglord

I really thought Princess Mononoke was the last time id see something that viscerally disgusting but here we are

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Carlos Lantana: Oct 2, 2003; HOLY SHIT I JUST WON'T SHUT UP ABOUT BIRDS IN CAGES. DID YOU KNOW PUTTING BIRDS IN CAGES MAKES YOU LITERALLY WORSE THAN HITLER? CAUSE IT DOES AND I WILL MAKE SURE YOU KNOW. I ALSO WANT YOU TO KISS YOURSELF IF YOU EVER THINK ABOUT PUTTING A BIRD IN A CAGE.

naked lunch is my thing
ensemble cast vs squirmy practical effects

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SIDS Vicious: Jan 1, 1970

one of my absolute favorite films i put it on at bed time a lot

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Waffle!: Aug 6, 2004; I Feel Pretty!

"You gotta be fuckin' kidding..."

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Treecko: Apr 23, 2008; The Official Demon Girl
Boss of 2022!

I mean I could go gently caress myself but I'd rather gently caress The Thing. They're paying tho if I get rock-burn

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Banjo Bones: Mar 28, 2003

Chief McHeath posted:

Girls you know you better watch out
Some guys, some guys are only about
The Thing, The Thing, The Thing
The Thing, The Thing, The Thing

That Thing Thing Thing Thing Thing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8faq5amdK30

There's nothing to see here
I'm only a Husky.
Your average adorable rover.
But once I convince you
It's OK to trust me
Your civilization is over!

I can't wait to see their faces
when I spring
'cause they think that I'm a dog.
But I'm The Thing!
(I'm the Thing, baby)

# ? Oct 20, 2021 06:27

Treecko: Apr 23, 2008; The Official Demon Girl
Boss of 2022!

Mr. Pardiggle posted:

I really thought Princess Mononoke was the last time id see something that viscerally disgusting but here we are

Double posting but who cares. Which part grosses you out? This is literally the movie I watch more than necessary. Is it the big boar puking blood? Cuz yeah it's kinda sick.

I'm not even really an anime person but that movie is dope

# ? Oct 20, 2021 06:30

TIP: Mar 21, 2006; Your move, creep.

Mr. Pardiggle posted:

it was done in practical CGI

# ? Oct 20, 2021 06:36

Ratios and Tendency: Apr 23, 2010; MURALI

Mr. Pardiggle posted:

Its $5 for 4k version on the microsoft store if you wanna buy it. Idk how the digital version works but its there.

Is it anything like Alien in terms of atmosphere/drama? I watched Alien semi recently and loved everything about it, mostly the practical effects and just the generally eerie atmosphere of space which isn't really a thing anymore.

It's exactly b-movie Alien.

# ? Oct 20, 2021 06:37

Amarcarts: Feb 21, 2007; This looks a lot like suffering.

The Thing wins when it comes to visual effects, Alien wins when it comes to creature and set design.

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razamataza: Jan 2, 2006

you cheating bitch! *pours booze in to computer*

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Brother Tadger: Feb 15, 2012; I'm accidentally a suicide bomber!

Sequel was just meh tho. A friend had the video game too and I remember it being competent but ultimately forgettable

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roomtone: Jul 1, 2021

Brother Tadger posted:

Sequel was just meh tho. A friend had the video game too and I remember it being competent but ultimately forgettable

i loved that game. i was a kid though so the whole team mates randomly turning into things actually scared me a lot.

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Philthy: Jan 28, 2003; Pillbug

The b&w version was also pretty drat good, also.

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redreader: Nov 2, 2009; I am the coolest person ever with my pirate chalice. Seriously.; Dinosaur Gum

The Thing is the best movie ever made.

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Boner M: Sep 21, 2021; by Hand Knit

The Thing is classic cinema. It cant actually be disliked.

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1000 Sweaty Rikers: Oct 13, 2005

Philthy posted:

The b&w version was also pretty drat good, also.

first time I saw it was on a black and white tv and it still kicked rear end.

I prefer it slightly over Alien

# ? Oct 20, 2021 07:36

Cat Hassler: Feb 7, 2006; Slippery Tilde

Watch it with the commentary by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell on the audio if you get the disc

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QuarkJets: Sep 8, 2008

Mr. Pardiggle posted:

I really thought Princess Mononoke was the last time id see something that viscerally disgusting but here we are

Yeah I felt the same why when I saw my first Anime

# ? Oct 20, 2021 08:08

QuarkJets: Sep 8, 2008

From start to finish I like everything about The Thing. Even the dog delivers a good performance

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Cat Hassler: Feb 7, 2006; Slippery Tilde

I saw this in the theater the weekend it was released in June 1982. Oh man when the dog Thingifies in the dog pen some people just got up and walked out. Then a bunch more bailed in the scene where they defibrillate Norris

Saw this on a Friday and Blade Runner the next day. Both released the same day!

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