Show Notes Episode Synopsis

This week the Hack or Slash team honors John Carpenter's birthday by breaking down The Thing (1982) and its 2011 prequel. The group assesses the quality of practical effects, dives into the depths of the 1982 cinematography, and explores the common ground between The Thing and Among Us. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 49:27.

Movie Details

Title: "The Thing"

1982 IMDB

Run time: 1h 49m

Release Date: June 25, 1982 (USA)

2011 IMDB

Run time: 1h 43m

Release Date: October 14, 2011 (USA)

Mentioned in the Episode

Among Us

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