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#2 The Thing (1982)

#2 The Thing (1982)

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The icy winds of Antarctica chill the Four Takes team as they delve into John Carpenter's masterful paranoia-fest, "The Thing" (1982)! Fresh from a last minute viewing, the quartet – Martin, Adam, Luke and re-joining the team after last week's "gastrointestinal incident"; David, brings his unique perspective to the table. Was he more scared of the Thing or his own bathroom?

This episode the team shares their immediate reactions to the film, discussing the palpable tension and the unsettling atmosphere that Carpenter crafts and Rob Bottin's ground-breaking practical effects.


The themes of isolation and distrust are examined, and how the remote, but visually stunning Antarctic setting amplifies the sense of dread. They discuss the superficial importance of the individual characters, and how their contributions and memorable grisly demise drive the story. Who's really the thing?


Join the Four Takes team as they navigate the icy terror of "The Thing," debating its legacy, its effects, and the enduring question: "If you find something that can mimic anything, how do you know, that what's inside you, is you?"

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