"The Thing" is one of Carpenter’s "revelation trilogy", if you can combine the other 2 After watching "Prince of Darkness" and "Terrorizing Black Hole" together, perhaps you will better understand the deep Doomsday theme behind the alien invasion. Fortunately, I have already watched "The Terror of the Black Hole", which contains the sentence "Do you read Sutter Cane?" cursed shuddering. Various weird phenomena are all over the streets and alleys, and unknown viruses are sweeping the whole world! Carpenter still loves class struggle [Sam Neill is like Jack Nicholson] The downfall is always pitiful. ``Why is he still alive? Because God treats you as a pig's feet, what happened to you is what happened in the movie. Will you still die? So, Sam Neill smiled embarrassingly... As the protagonist, there is no audience to appreciate it!
The most commendable reasons for "The Thing":
1. The cool
performance, No freaking out No depression No woman screaming, they always keep their cool! Everyone's resistance and calmness are rare in the world... In my eyes, the typical "you are not crazy, I am crazy" model! Such horrible Monsters, you are not surprised, but the audience has collapsed. "The broadcast strikes and the weather of ghosts and ghosts, vaguely smelling the end of the day." They are isolated from the world, even if the entire army is annihilated, it is still insignificant to the outside...and What's the situation outside? The protagonist also has a little knowledge!
The Claustrophobia confinement movie ``The Murderer is in it,'' the actors are holding their breath for fear that they are also Alien! What is the route of infection? No one knows so far...everyone barely maintains a game mentality, working hard to cooperate with the team to complete the organizational goals...Over time, when cool is not cool, maybe the next person to be devoured is you...! Because every weak person is nurturing the devil in his heart, so those inconspicuous little characters, including the audience, can be attacked.
2. Alien parasitic beast
imitates all the physical properties of creatures, cleverly disguising itself as a simulacrum like a chameleon. Unlike "Alien" and ordinary monster movies, it has 72 changes and has the form of mutation. "Alien" appears immobile. ! Although the special effects at that time limited the ability to directly produce a beast in 3D, the technology is still remarkable, especially the creation of the atmosphere is the most awesome!
During the viewing process, there were many surprises, and there was no coldness in one go. Tar lobster body, Alien’s spider-like legs, Alien’s broken lotus root with a dead head, Alien’s primitive howl, Alien’s vulnerable human shell... Absolutely creepy! [The piranha, the distorted face, and the strange baby who jumped out during the blood test]
However, the alien’s character is a bit kuso, for the purpose of self-preservation, except for hiding, it is imitating, and after exposure, it comes out After frightening people, they ran away in a hurry...! But with this kind of trick like grabbing the "ghost upper body", you won't get tired of reading it a thousand times! Alien was born from the inside out, like a butterfly breaking through a cocoon (derogatory meaning), generally unrecognizable and shivering, [the most classic scene: see stills, you know, do not explain··spoiler inhumane] In addition, "Alien" is only available Worth 3 stars...Compared with "The Thing", it's really a high-scoring movie! Uh...the DIY monster in "Alien" is extremely unsightly and has no appetite. "The Thing" is also a little bit human-small and delicate. No matter where the parasite is, there is always something suitable for you....
Three, dog acting
Love small animals, it is universal! Although the expressions of the actors are very bitter, when Alien tortured the more bitter dog, the protagonist still bravely stepped forward, and because he couldn't bear to shoot at the key points, finally, let the remnants leave the trouble...! Of course, the dog elements here are definitely not comparable to warm cards such as "Guide Dog Little Q". Dog Acting is a mimicry action domesticated by experts...a
tricky walk down, a penetrating look, a chill is ominous! Entering the kennel, it’s a unique taste, the exquisite observation "or remembrance" of the bones that have been burnt to charcoal, and the most wonderful [a piece of massacre in the kennel] No matter you bite the barbed wire, no matter the self-defense of the teeth, no matter the photo The wailing of the soul... all unforgettable! I heard that the dog training Jed also served as the wolf training position in "Legend of the Wolf Girl".
4. Human nature. Suspicion and distrust of
sexual relations are more terrifying than the battle between humans and beasts, which is difficult to distinguish between true and false. Almost all the fortunes in the camp have the possibility of being alienated by having contact with Alien! Many horror movie trends could have been stopped, but the "pursuit of fame and fortune" with the obscene instinct will never end... Those who hope to win the Nobel, invent a deadly virus, and those who hope to win an Oscar, record true blood.
In "The Thing", Carpenter prefers to analyze human nature in a way that defines good people and bad people. The brave Kurt Russell (Mac), the black man who guards against his companions, the radio operator Clark and the dog were alone in the night... and he was extremely dissatisfied with the leader, the doctor Blair knew too much, he would only consider himself, and steal the parts--you are yourself Inventor ``Garry who likes dogs, but they have distinct personalities, are not infected. This is the most basic human emotion!
Story suspense repeatedly, and the suspected Mac is once again dragged into the core of the organization through hard work! It’s not right with people. As the saying goes, everyone is a wonder of the world. It is harder to change the minds of others than to climb to the sky. If you don’t control it, everyone may die in the spirit of fighting in the nest. There is another possibility, the most stupid thing about many horror movies: a group of people are divided into several groups, scattered to various dangerous corners, and then killed one by one...
By comparison, everyone will know the advantages of "The Thing"! This is absolutely personal to look at the problem from the perspective of a'human', rather than a'terrorist effect'. The latter can act at night, and the more dangerous it is, the more alone it can be. Can you encounter disasters without even carrying a mobile phone?
Fifth, Others
"the famous ending" open-ended ending, it can be called a magical pen to make wine! Eliminate doubts! I have wine now, I am drunk now! No matter how big Doomsday is, it is also a cloud! It's all clouds! The drum soundtrack that runs through before and after "OST" seems to have appeared in Rentai's film with a ``ruthless classic soundtrack'' attacking the rhythm of the heart, which is very messy and disturbed! "Fires are everywhere" at night, there is a gun fire, the stars are shining, like the day, and the burning of compatriots is even more powerful!
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n’t see many horror films. I am fortunate to be able to witness the epic in horror films. I am very satisfied and not disappointed. The 5-star is unambiguous! However, it suddenly occurred to me that Carpenter’s other alien movie "X-Ray Man" seems to have similar plots. "Aliens who like to hide have the upper hand, and human heroes can only use their housekeeping skills. The same end... but the latter is a kuso movie in a sense, and the gesture at the end is nonsensical! "The Thing" is a bit deeper.
It was adapted into a game in 2002, and in 2011, "The Prequel" will be released soon, let us wait and see!
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