John Carpenter's remake of the 1952 film The Thing From Outer Space (starring Gunsmoke's James Arness) plays almost like an Agatha Christie novel. You don't know who's going to get dismembered next. After a Norwegian helicopter unceremoniously busts into an American encampment in Antarctica the camp becomes a haven for hostility and distrust as The Thing begins to mimic members of the party. Kurt Russell leads the cast as MacReady, a helicopter pilot who ends up leading the camp as they fight The Thing.
This is an age old tale told with a sci-fi twist that is bolster by some great special effects. Considering his recent work this is one of Carpenter's best efforts, though not as good as Halloween. A solid film with a very good ensemble cast.
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