If you have read my review of John Carpenter's The Thing, you will know that I am a HUGE fan of the original film. I remember after I saw it for the first time I had the thought pass through my mind: This is my favorite horror film of all time (it still is). So, of course I've been following the prequel quite closely ever since it had been announced. I had high hopes for this film. I had always been curious about what had actually occurred in the Norwegian camp and it had seemed like I was finally going to get my answer.
Well, The Thing (2011) officially opens in just a few short hours (2 hrs and 54 mins to be exact) and already my high hopes have been dashed against the rocks by my fellow reviewers. Currently, The Thing (2011) sits at a low 31 % on Rotten Tomatoes (LOWER THAN THE WOLFMAN REMAKE!!!!). I am crushed. Could it be that the film I have been so avidly looking forward to not only will be bad, but could possibly ruin the legacy of the original film for newcomers? OH SAY IT AIN'T SO!!!!!
So, here I sit, fists clutching handfuls of dark brown hair and eyes misty and wet. I'm still going to see The Thing (2011), and have decided that I want to treat it like a band-aid. Rip it off quickly so it doesn't hurt as much (let's hope it doesn't hurt at all...PLEASE FILM GODS...should I go in with a flamethrower in case The Thing is actually an assimilation of the first?) I will be back tomorrow with my review and my recommendation, but for now your usually genial ghost host is looking more pale than ever.
WISH ME LUCK (I'LL NEED IT)
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