The Thing begins with one of the most iconic openings in horror history a dog running across the frozen wasteland, chased by a helicopter, with no explanation... only questions. Nearly 30 years later, The Thing ends by bringing that exact moment full circle, seamlessly connecting its final scene to the opening of John Carpenter’s classic. It doesn’t just reference the original it leads directly into it, making both films feel like one continuous nightmare. This is what a great prequel should do: expand the story, respect the original, and make you want to rewatch everything from the beginning. A perfect ending… because it takes you right back to where the horror began. #shortsfeed #shorts #cinema #cinephile #cinemahistory #filmmaking #filmmaker #movie #moviequotes #movierecommendation #moviefacts #worldcinema
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You can literally watch the prequel then jump right into the original movie seamlessly
(Misspoke it’s a prequel not a reboot) I feel really bad for the director of the 2011 prequel. The studio screwed him, they changed his scenes and interpretations that specifically with the alien ship. They used animatronics and practical effects for the monsters and the studio just CGI-ed over it. He went back to making tv commercials after.
The prequel was a perfect example of studio heads needing to stfu when it comes to the directors vision. It was supposed to be practical effects heavy and we were even supposed to see a dead alien pilot but they instead forced garbage CGI that just ruined the whole thing.
They got the flight path/ helicopter position absolutely NAILED
It is today I learnt the thing has a prequel.
The moment you realize it leads directly into the 1982 opening... Chills.
People gave the prequel a lot of shit... but I like it. The Thing 1982 is still one of my all time fav horrors.
The attention to continuity here is incredible.
Even the guys at the research station and things that were seen in the first original in 1982 showed up in the prequel and it was amazing, the axe in the wall, the guy who slit his throat and wrists, it was a flawless transition from prequel to the original.
As different/odd as the movie was, the ending leading into the beginning of the original was a master class move
It's one of the only prequels I've heard also be considered a remake
Btw he isn’t shooting an actual dog that’s an alien disguised as a dog
I loved how they did that watching the prequel with all the cgi then watching the original with the best practical effects I've ever seen
This movie is CRIMINALLY underrated.
I enjoyed the prequel just because I’m a life long horror/sci-fi/fantasy fan but it definitely could have been better. I’d have preferred much more practical effects.
The prequel wasn't that bad tbh. I really like how they lined a lot of things up from the 82 version. Like how the 🪓 got in the wall or how the giant chunk of ice was in the base with the roof missing above it. Wish they used more practical effects but it wasn't bad.
I saw the prequel BEFORE even knowing there was a sequel and I must say I actually preferred it that way, as an unclear, open-ending. One hell of a prequel for sure.
The hobbit/LOTR did this too
John Carpenter is a dope ass director. I loved em' both. Not to mention all of his other fantastic movies.
To this day, this is the only horror movie that actually freaks me tf out