EPISODE · Dec 10, 2020 · 1H 25M
The Thing (1982)
from America's Hometown Horror · host America's Hometown Horror
Man is the warmest place to hide.Winter is here, snow is on the ground and we are in the middle of a pandemic that may as well be of alien origin, so what better time to cover John Carpenter's 1982 masterpiece The Thing? Featuring groundbreaking practical effects, an unforgettable monster and a classic 80s badass performance from Kurt Russell, The Thing has become one of the most revered horror movies ever made (but that wasn't always the case). But first, Mike gives a mini review of The Wolf of Snow Hollow (it's awesome) and the gang talks about Warner Brothers releasing all of their movies on HBO Max in 2021, including Godzilla Vs. Kong, The Conjuring 3, Malignant & Dune.Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.Support the Show:FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch.HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com.SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on.All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.
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Man is the warmest place to hide.Winter is here, snow is on the ground and we are in the middle of a pandemic that may as well be of alien origin, so what better time to cover John Carpenter's 1982 masterpiece The Thing? Featuring groundbreaking practical effects, an unforgettable monster and a classic 80s badass performance from Kurt Russell, The Thing has become one of the most revered horror movies ever made (but that wasn't always the case). But first, Mike gives a mini review of The Wolf of Snow Hollow (it's awesome) and the gang talks about Warner Brothers releasing all of their movies on HBO Max in 2021, including Godzilla Vs. Kong, The Conjuring 3, Malignant & Dune.Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.Support the Show:FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch.HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com.SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on.All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.
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