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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2023 · 1H 17M

THE THING: John Carpenter's paranoid gem discussed 40 years later

from Four Play · host Last Free Nation

In the inaugural episode of Four Play, the theme is Cosmic Horror and the subject is the iconic 1982 film The Thing directed by John Carpenter. Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo guide you through the premise of their new show, the four films they will review in the Cosmic Horror genre, and why they made these selections. They provide historical context for the release and reception for The Thing, the reasons they adore the film, the political and Cold War undertones, and the fantastic ambiguous ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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