Episode 162 - The Thing *Listener's Choice*

Grotesque special effects reached a new apex in 1982, when John Carpenter's 'The Thing' hit theaters.  An innovative meld of horrifying creature terror and realistic human drama, Carpenter's masterpiece was a labor of love that nonetheless tanked both with critics and at the box office.  It is now acknowledged as a classic and canonized as one of the greatest movies ever made according to the IMDb.  Andrew, Phil and returning guest, Drew have lots of good things to say about 'The Thing'.  Why not tune into the discussion for awhile and see what happens?   You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.