The Thing's Insane Practical Effects

How they did the practical effects in The Thing.
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0:00 Time
0:43 Who Goes There?
1:51 Imaginative Designs
2:30 The Dog Thing
4:27 The Spider Thing
6:45 The Fire Thing
9:02 The Big Thing
9:54 The Thing
SOURCES
John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’: The Story of an SF Horror Game-Changer - by Sven Mikulec
cinephiliabeyond.org/john-car...
Outpost 31 - cool fan website by Todd Cameron
www.outpost31.com/
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape - documentary by Daniel Barros
• The Thing: Terror Take...
John Carpenter's The Thing Commentary - with John Carpenter and Kurt Russell
• John Carpenter's The T...
Puppets, Prosthetics, and Bubblegum: How They Did The Chest Chomp Scene in 'The Thing' - by Meg Shields
filmschoolrejects.com/the-thi...
Practical Effects of The Thing - by James
the-artifice.com/the-thing-pr...
Stan Winston's dog-thing from ‘The Thing’ -- Creating an Iconic Alien - by Michael Martin
www.stanwinstonschool.com/blo...
A Producers Guide to The Thing - by Stuart Cohen
www.dropbox.com/s/8vq99ed4gwm...
MUSIC
Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
2.5 Hour John Carpenter Style Retro Synth MIX // Royalty Free Copyright Safe Music - by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio
• 2.5 Hour John Carpente...
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[@elskabee]

god I miss practical effects, I've never seen this movie but even just clips are so impressive

[@joe77andino]

It's actually a decent horror flick

[@Iggystar71]

I remember showing this to my daughter and she turned slowly and asked in all disturbed seriousness “What…do you have me watching?” She was horrified and loved it.

[@PFX.]

This is an excellent essay, with brilliantly detailed analysis! Superb work. A+ XD

[@AlexBoucher]

Glad you liked it

[@rosienroller]

It isn't my favourite John Carpenter movie, but I think it is the one I think looks the best. The framing and lighting and environment draw the framing of the movie so perfectly, that you believe every second of it.

[@surprisinglyblank2392]

I was surprisingly intrigued when learning about all the media the team used to make the monsters gooey.

[@cltra228]

Extremely entertaining essay, thank you so much for the hard work, you're a blessing!

[@AlexBoucher]

no you're a blessing

[@therewillbefudd]

Great video! Wonderful breakdown of a true classic.

[@AlexBoucher]

Thank you Fudd! Glad you enjoyed

[@acountryboysopinion6001]

In the 1955 "The Thing', the man in the suit is James Arness, who played, "Marshall Matt Dillon" in the TV Show, "Gunsmoke".

[@normalguyhehe]

This was an amazing and incredibly informative video. The editing was also next level, well done man you got a new sub

[@FrogCreature]

Why is it a comic book *artist* and the vfx *nerd* ? Lmao have you got beef?
Amazing video as always tho.

[@AlexBoucher]

Yes Rob Bottin desecrated my family name

[@FrogCreature]

@@AlexBoucher ah that explains it

[@coltonc7832]

If you ever get the chance to see The Thing in a theater, regardless of how many times you've seen it, I'd highly recommend it. The sound and special effects come across as much more impactful and immanent than watching at home. Love the amount of care you put into the essay.

[@reprodcer]

What's with the algorithm. This is top quality and deserves more views. Also, thanks for reminding me why I need to watch this masterpiece again soon!

[@luiluke_]

Comment for the algorithm

[@CoolattasLab]

Beautiful essay on one of the greatest movies ever made! I didn't notice the eye shine thing while watching it!

[@eddyviews1427]

Even when its was only for one scene, so many use this detail to answer the question of the ending.

[@Anuskasv0]

Great video. I saw The Thing when I was 10 years old and saw nightmares for weeks haha

[@Shokermangal]

Awesome work dude, keep it up!

[@danvsjeep8062]

This deserves wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more likes.

[@eddyviews1427]

Forever an awesome film.

[@haydenolsen4241]

Introduced your channel to some friends, best of luck!

[@Rey_Decencion]

Really great video, I found you through your Pinocchio video and it has been a blast to have stiuck around

[@AlexBoucher]

Thank you so so much for sticking around

[@williamworth2746]

They realy should revisit some movies of awards

[@dudebrian]

Terrific video once again!!

[@twentysixbit]

Amazing work!

[@subtextualarchives]

Great video!

[@ethansloan]

Great video.

[@BlartInc]

Still need to watch this movie, haha

[@AlexBoucher]

watch it!

[@izzahbelle8582]

commenting for the algorithm ❤

[@welpimf0cked654]

I would personally argue that the 1950's version DOES hold up today aswell, just in a different way.

[@AaronSmith0]

Only 533 views...what!?

[@AlexBoucher]

yeah idk man :\ the algorithm just isn't recommending it

[@y100yearsago4]

Another comment for the algorithm

[@planetbazaar7]

dude what thing are you talking about I’m cobfused

[@maxboucher]

0:19 "tne quintessential moron movie of the 80's" 😂

[@AlexBoucher]

Man's got wisdom beyond his years

[@mrdrquesos2795]

Jhon just copied among us

[@AlexBoucher]

J w Campbell copied among us

[@AshtonPlayTimeStudio]

Actually this came out before amoung us. The thing came out in the 90s while amoung us came out in 2020