The Thing: Terror Takes Shape

release year: 1998
genre: documentary
viewing setting: home Bluray 11/6/22

synopsis: This dpcumentary discusses the before/during/after of the filming of this classic sci-fi/horror movie from 1982.

impressions: This hour-and-a-half feature has the director, several of the actors, and other crew including those behind the special effects. It shows some of the planning, the kind of movie they wanted to make, challenges along the way, and even includes some funny stories from the set. I'll say that if you liked the movie, you'll enjoy this documentary and the details it provides.

acting: n/a but all of those invovled here clearly enjoyed making the movie and then talking about it almost twenty years later.

final word: Great informative documentary.

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