Will You Survive "The Thing": 1982

Send us Fan MailCan practical effects from the 1980s outshine today's CGI? Journey with us through the eerie, frost-bitten landscape of John Carpenter's 1982 cult classic "The Thing." We break down the gripping plot and the visceral impact of the film's special effects, which resonate more deeply than the computer-generated imagery of the 2011 prequel. Join us as we explore some amusing moments like the infamous shared knife during the blood test scene and address various continuity issues between the two movies. We'll give you a dramatic synopsis and engage in a heated debate about which version had better survival strategies.