About this episode
In this episode, we break down The Thing (1982) — John Carpenter's terrifying sci-fi horror masterpiece. We dive into the fan theories, figure out the timeline of events, and point out all the cool details hidden within the movie. We analyze the groundbreaking practical effects, the haunting score by Ennio Morricone, and the ambiguity that makes the story so unforgettable. From its shocking creature design to its chilling final moments, The Thing is a perfect example of horror that gets under your skin — and never leaves. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: The most requested episode of all time 5:58 Who was the first person assimilated 18:15 Who was The Thing at the end? 25:31 MacReady is ready to burn it down from the jump 32:44 Kurt Russell is the man as always 33:55 The Hateful Eight is basically The Thing 37:24 MacReady's chess match is a mini version of the movie 41:04 The movie was spoiled in the first scene 42:46 Gotta love Childs 43:31 When did Dr. Blaire get assimilated? 48:35 How they did some of the practical effects 54:16 The fun details in this movie 57:44 Our official rating & final thoughts 1:05:21 Cue the music