Review of The Thing (1982) by Damjan R — 21 Jun 2013
As a concept it's rather brilliant actually, but it's a shame that the idea never really goes anywhere. Instead the shape-shifting alien is reduced to just a killer and is exploited for gory thrills and horror scares, but mostly it's just gross.
The storytelling is sparse and visually uninteresting. The special effects are pretty damn impressive, but what's the use when they serve no other function. Everything about this film is pedestrian and therefore it should be skipped.
This review of The Thing (1982) was written by Damjan R on 21 Jun 2013.
The Thing has generally received very positive reviews.
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