So good is John Carpenter's remake that watching this original now just seems tame and serviceable. Which is a shame because while it is by the numbers there are some intelligent themes and interesting areas explored.
This review of The Thing from Another World (1951) was written by Codie E on 19 Oct 2009.
The Thing from Another World has generally received positive reviews.
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