Now hailed as a sci-fi horror cult classic, John Carpenter's The Thing was largely dismissed by critics and sci-fi horror fans when it was released in 1982. Find out what went into the making of this film and what it has since spawned: comic books, video games, a prequel... and a possible remake? Theme music: Heartbreaker by Jahazzar (made possible through a Creative Commons license).   

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