The Thing (prequel) trailer

[blipper]

Carpenter's original is as near a pefect example of great film making and storytelling as you can get - I'd rather not see a prequel, and some elements give me concern in this new movie - but it's hard to resist a look-see.

Bootleg trailer:

YouTube - The Thing Trailer - Comic Con 2010 Exclusive

 

[d_jedi1]

what they show looks great but that said... it looks like that person spent more time filming the ceiling than the screen :unsure

 

[ralphee]

Carpenter's classic, is one of my all time favorite movies, i cant even recall how many times ive watched that movie.
I was skeptical, and annoyed on news of a remake, then the news came that it was to be a prequel.......im intrigued, and still skeptical, but my god, be good to see this with an open mind, and have it meet expectations.

lee

 

[Wes R]

I'm up in the air. The 1980s remake was one of the few times that improvements were made in an already good movie. i'll wait for the official trailer to hit youtube as this guy's was too painful to watch. Makes you wonder what the storyline of it will be though unless Kurt Russell's team wasnt the first to find the alien. I'd rather see a so so prequel than a bad remake.

 

[ralphee]

Oh meant to add, really hope its not solely a CGI fest.....Botin made the original Carpenter movie rock with his effects work.

lee

 

[ralphee]

I'm up in the air. The 1980s remake was one of the few times that improvements were made in an already good movie. i'll wait for the official trailer to hit youtube as this guy's was too painful to watch. Makes you wonder what the storyline of it will be though unless Kurt Russell's team wasnt the first to find the alien. I'd rather see a so so prequel than a bad remake.

Think i read it follows the Norweigian teams finding....not the M'cready team.

lee

 

[patsmear]

Makes you wonder what the storyline of it will be though unless Kurt Russell's team wasnt the first to find the alien.

Kurt's Wasn't the first to find the Alien.

 

[Wes R]

That's cool. I was affraid it would be some weird thing that had so little to do with the original. Be nice if they threw a bone to the fans of the old black and white version somehow (even if they used the names of the characters). That would be wild to reuse the original as the prequel lol. Too bad carpenter isn't making it. Sadly it probably will be a CGI fest.

Patsmear: yeah i forgot about the Norwegians they found.

 

[SSgt Burton]

Bootleg trailer:

Somebody must have dropped the Hammer because it's been removed. :unsure

Even if it was poorly recorded I was still interested in seeing it. :cry


Kevin

 

[Nataku]

The Thing Trailer Leaked : Teaser Trailer

 

[Adam H]

AICN had a set visit and it looks pretty cool. ADI (Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff) are doin the physical effects for it and it seems like it'll be a blend of real with the cartoon augmentation, kinda like Iron man. MacReady and crew do find a Norwegian base that had been attacked by the Thing in the Carpenter version so they seem to be working pretty hard to match everything while still being able to make their own movie. I'm cautiously optimistic.

 

[Wes R]

These things really work well if the people making them are fans. That's part of why the Transformers movies stink. Bay even admits he never liked Transformers. When movies are being staffed they should only hire folks who have a love for the source material if there is any. I'm gonna try and be optimistic, we'll have to wait for more trailers before we can say too much. At least when you are in the arctic it is easy to have it be retro back to the 80s. Most of the minor props (papers and such) are easier to make than finding machines lol

 

[Forsaken]

I really enjoy both versions of the movies equally, for different reasons.

The Thing from Another World (1951) by Christian Nyby and Howard Hawks.

The Thing (1982) by John Carpenter'

Though Carpenter’s version seems to follow the original source material (Who Goes There?) by John W. Campbell Jr. More closely.


Al

 

[Clutch]

So it is basically another remake. You can't do much more than what has already been done in the first one. zzzzzzzzz....

 

[Forsaken]

So it is basically another remake. You can't do much more than what has already been done in the first one. zzzzzzzzz....

I agree clutch.

I think the studios rely on already owning the rights to all these remakes and not wanting to spend the money to acquire new material and take a chance, a shame because taking chances have produced some of the finest movies and that are now considered Classics.

Look at the studio executives that gave directors like George Lucas (Star Wars), Ridly Scott (Blade Runner), Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather) and many more exceptionally talented directors and screenwriters headaches with there mindless no talent interference. Its sad but they DO control the financing.

Being a big Science fiction fan, its almost criminal seeing great source material left untapped by the studios.

Classic’s by Isaac Asimov, H P Lovecraft, Robert Heinlein, David Brin and Ray Bradbury to name a few.
Some of the authors named have had there works transferred to the big screen, but most IMHO have not been favorably treated by the studios.

Sorry for the hijack. I just wanted to post some issues that I think apply to Hollywood, the studios cry there profits are on the decline and I believe they have no one to blame but themselves. People are getting fed up with sub-standard material that they (the studios) are continually trying to push off on movie goers. all just to turn a quick dollar.

Unfortunately for them, moviegoers are finally taking notice and demanding a better movie going experience for there money spent.

Al

 

[dropshipbob]

I'm surprised by a few small things. First, they are keeping the setting in the 80's (I don't know why this surprises me).
And second, they seem to be trying to make some of the sets match as well as the fates of some of the Norwegian crew.

I really hope they don't cop out and have the one woman survive.

I too am cautiously optimistic.

 

[blipper]

Bob, from all reports they appear to be aiming to mesh with the depicted events in Carpenters movie down to the smallest detail. Whether that may end up tying them in knots and creating it's own problems remains to be seen. Certain aspects of the Norwegian camp defy explanation and to attempt to do so misses the point of what made that scene so unsettling.

I don't hold much hope for this remake, I can't help but be curious though. The tone in the trailer seems fitting at least. I understand at least two of the male leads are near carbon copies of Carpenters version which is just silly and already is a big mark against it. Also I'm not convinced on a female part in this. That seems typical of productions these days to reduce risk and create that all important "chemistry" to appease a larger demographic.

Being a big Science fiction fan, its almost criminal seeing great source material left untapped by the studios.

Classic’s by Isaac Asimov, H P Lovecraft, Robert Heinlein, David Brin and Ray Bradbury to name a few.
Some of the authors named have had there works transferred to the big screen, but most IMHO have not been favorably treated by the studios.

Yeah, it's quite puzzling. Hollywood acts like all the ideas have all been used and it can only recycle now. It's blinkered beyond belief and doesn't seem to realise that these pictures they're remaking were once original flicks with comparatively tiny budgets made by edgy inventive producers. They should be laying the foundations for tomorrow, not raping their back catalogue. Hopefully cheaper equipment and easier methods of distribution can give the suits a sobering slap in the next few years from more creative types.

The Thing though, such a great film. My favourite moment is when MacReady hears the eerie disturbance coming from the dog kennel, momentary WTF pause, then cracks the alarm. So damned creepy. Great great movie making.

 

[MooCriket]

I'm surprised by a few small things. First, they are keeping the setting in the 80's (I don't know why this surprises me).
And second, they seem to be trying to make some of the sets match as well as the fates of some of the Norwegian crew.

I really hope they don't cop out and have the one woman survive.

I too am cautiously optimistic.

I love Carpenter's remake, and I am really hoping that they somehow pull off something good here. I also hope they do not let here live as well.

 

[SSgt Burton]

Thanks for the link Nataku! :thumbsup

Although it was pretty difficult to make out, I liked what little I saw. Not too keen on the acting in the restaurant though; looked a little contrived.

I really hope they don't cop out and have the one woman survive.

It would be a HUGE cop out as it would totally blow any continuity with the opening of the '82 film- there were only two Norwegians left and they were both men. (I know you know DSB ).

The Thing '82 is easily in my all time top five horror films. :thumbsup

I hate remakes these days, but I'm looking forward to this film anyhoo. "The Thing" ('82) and "The Fly" ('86) are the only two good remakes I've ever seen.

Kevin

 

[darthgordon]

Phew! That guy filming the trailer stunk. Was that the camera guy from Cloverfield?

I'm just not sure what to think. One of the best things about the '82 Thing was the effects. I hate CGI in horror movies. They take me right out of the moment.