Welcome to Chris & Chris Talk Movies. In this podcast, life-long friends Chris Ferry and Chris Huddleston discuss Sci Fi movies (sometimes the best Sci Fi movies, sometimes not), horror movies (occasionally some of the all time best horror movies…often…not), a few of the very best action movies (I think you see where we’re going with this), and genre films from their childhood and beyond in this laid-back, rambling, but inviting series!

Rated PG for occasional mature language and alcohol consumption.

Episode Number 35: THE THING (1982)

This week's episode...it's a classic, everyone: JOHN CARPENTER'S THE THING. If you've not watched this one, do so immediately and check back with us. It's an all-time great sci-fi/horror mashup. Directed by the amazing John Carpenter (HALLOWEEN, THE FOG), and starring Kurt Russell (BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, TOMBSTONE), Wilford Brimley (COCOON, DIABEETUS COMMERCIALS), Keith David (THEY LIVE, ROAD HOUSE), and the incredible special effects of Rob Bottin (THE HOWLING, ROBOCOP).

How do you think THE THING ranks among John Carpenter's filmography? How about within the classics of the science fiction and horror genres?

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