65: The Thing (1982)

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Emma and Ally recap and review John Carpenter's horror film The Thing (1982), exploring themes of isolation and paranoia.

Emma and Ally are heading to Antarctica and not trusting anyone, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review The Thing (1982)! John Carpenter’s paranoid masterpiece that made isolation, teamwork, and pet ownership terrifying. Set in a remote research station, the film follows a group of scientists who discover an alien lifeform that can perfectly imitate its victims… which immediately turns every suspicion into a potential death sentence. Expect a spoiler-...

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma, Ally

Topics covered

• horror
• film review
• isolation
• alien lifeform
• paranoia

Keywords

• The Thing
• John Carpenter
• horror film
• alien
• isolation
• review

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Books & works: The Thing (1982)

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