The Thing (1982)

Episode 53 of the Who Watches the Watchers? podcast, hosted by Who Watches the Watchers?, titled "The Thing (1982)" was published on October 29, 2021 and runs 66 minutes.

October 29, 2021 ·66m · Who Watches the Watchers?

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Summary

This week we talk about THE THING directed John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Richard Masur, David Clennon, Peter Maloney, David Moffat, T.K. Carter and Wilford Brimley. We talk about how hot and heavy the alien genre must have been around the time of this film's release and how much of a staple it still exists within the body horror sub-genre. This is also the last Halloween episode this year! So strap in and take a flight with us in the world's smallest helicopter as we continue to search for the answer to everyone's favorite question, WHO WATCHES THE WATCHERS? Follow us on Instagram for the love of god: https://www.instagram.com/wwtwpodcast/

Episode Description

This week we talk about THE THING directed John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Richard Masur, David Clennon, Peter Maloney, David Moffat, T.K. Carter and Wilford Brimley. We talk about how hot and heavy the alien genre must have been around the time of this film's release and how much of a staple it still exists within the body horror sub-genre. This is also the last Halloween episode this year! So strap in and take a flight with us in the world's smallest helicopter as we continue to search for the answer to everyone's favorite question, WHO WATCHES THE WATCHERS?

Follow us on Instagram for the love of god: https://www.instagram.com/wwtwpodcast/

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