A remake of a 1951 film (with a prequel that came out in 2011), John Carpenter's 1982 version of The Thing is considered by many to be a horror classic, combining practical make-up, horror, and sci-fi elements into a satisfying genre package. But, although history looks upon the film kindly, original reviews found the film "excessive" and over-the-top. So, looking back 35 years since it's initial release, how does the film hold up?