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The
Thing
(Collector's
Edition)
(Universal Studios Home Entertainment)
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| DVD
Release Date:
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September
18, 1998
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Length:
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109
mins.
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| Rated:
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R
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Widescreen (2.35:1)
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Languages:
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English, French
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English,
Spanish
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| Extras:
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Audio
Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Kurt Russel,
"Making-Of" Featurette, Production Photos, Theatrical
Trailer, Interviews, Never-before-seen Stop Motion Animation
Footage Cut from the Film, Work-in-Progress Visual Effects
Footage, Behind-the-Scenes Location Footage, Outtakes
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Though it may be considered a cult film,
I see this movie as being able to appeal to a varied audience. More
science fiction than horror, it was more action flick than either.
With fire and explosions, there really weren't that many typical scare
moments. Instead, the gruesome visuals and heavy tension were what
elicited most thrills. It wasn't so much the monster that made the
movie compelling, but the paranoia shared amongst it's characters. The
ominous plot was straight forward and filled with enough mystery to
fuel itself after a relatively slow beginning. Once things got
rolling, it never slowed.
Filled with bonus material, this disc had a wonderfully lengthy
making-of featurette, an interesting look at two effects shots,
production photos, conceptual art, some dull outtakes, production
notes, information on star Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
and the theatrical trailer. There were also text intros to most
sections. A great commentary was also provided from Carpenter and
Russell which was filled with interesting anecdotes and genuine
enjoyment.
The drama derived from the suspicious character placed this movie on
another level. That of a classic.
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9/10 |
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6/10 |
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| Recommendation: |
One
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