Kurt russell obviously is spectacularly understated in the lead role of macready, and, as a direct result he feels like a real person, rather than a hollywood all american hero. Although i dont know this to be true, this movie with kurt russell is probably a cult classic. Grimmer and more terrifying than the 1950s take, john carpenters the thing is a tense scifi thriller rife with compelling tension and some remarkable makeup effects. In a parallel universe, kurt russell the actor doesnt exist. Google best ambiguous movie endings of all time, and chances are youll find the thing 1982 on every single list. Grimmer and more terrifying than the 1950s take, john carpenters the thing is a tense scifi thriller rife with compelling tension and some remarkable makeup. The thing by john carpenter john carpenter, kurt russell. An embarrassment of riches all concentrated in a single feature film that stands the test of time in a more.
At the end of john carpenters 1982 horror classic, were left with two survivors, macready kurt russell and childs keith david. The other cast members all carry off their roles with style, and the net result is an intensely believable atmosphere, and a truly fantastic film. Kurt russell in the thing 1982 the thing 1982 charles hallahan in the thing 1982 kurt russell and charles. Where that paranoia comes from can be many, many, many different things. His first roles were as a child on television series, including a lead role on the western series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 1963.
Carpenters vision was something completely different that would go down as a scifirhorror classic. Kurt russell was born kurt vogel russell in springfield, massachusetts, to louise julia crone, a dancer, and actor bing russell neil oliver russell. There have been so many great films over the course of kurt russells career that have endeared him to his fans. The thing was among the first movies to advertise that it had a matrixed surround track on its packaging for the stereo soundtrack versions.
Watch john carpenters the thing online stream full. In 1982 famed horror director john carpenter released the thing. She is 65, and i am 69, and it is one of my favorites, too, although i watched it for the first time this year. For me therefore, these two movies played out as if the 1982 version was the sequel rather than the newer version being a prequel.
As a youth, russell aspired to follow the footsteps of his father. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months. Original the thing vhs 1982 john carpenter kurt russell sci fi horror vhs tape. With kurt russell, wilford brimley, keith david, richard masur. Quentins movie is about paranoia, too, he said, its about being trapped and how things change in a room and how people begin to think different and hit the panic button or not. After nearly two hours of guts, gore, and paranoia, our bearded hero, r. The thing john carpenter, kurt russell, wilford brimley, t. Kurt russell is excellent as mac, a member of a small group of research scientists who are stationed at a remote. But while the first movie version of the thing was in atmospheric black and white, carpenters 1982 version is in widescreen, full color, and features some of the most revoltingly explicit, surreally imaginative special effects courtesy of fxmeister rob bottin that have ever been seen on the screen. He stumbles out into the snow, with claws as hands, before he is immolated by macready kurt. How to unlock chromes hidden bottom toolbar in android. Bennings peter maloney is taken over by the thing, but the process of imitation is incomplete. John carpenters scifi horror film the thing was ahead of.
In remote antarctica, a group of american research scientists are disturbed at their base camp by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. It is a perfect outfit for men who want to look cool and stylish. When the head thing grows spider legs and starts to walk away. Goldie hawn makes an unexpected announcement about her. The thing is basically just a geek show, a grossout movie in which teenagers can dare one another to watch the screen. New the thing hd dvd john carpenter thething kurt russell. The thing movie clip vances imitation 1982 kurt russell, john carpenter scifi horror movie hd. Courtesy universal picturesphotofest some movies are products of their time while others arrive distinctly ahead of. Jul 16, 2011 kurt russell sitting alone at home and watches the trailer of the 2011 prequel of the thing. The thing kurt russell john carpenter movie 80s vtg style.
Russell was the last actor to be cast, in june 1981, by which point second unit filming was starting in juneau, alaska. Over the years he has featured in many notable films like silkwood 1983 that won him a golden globe awards nomination and. I have video of kurt signing the script the photos you see are screen captures from the video. A resourceful helicopter pilot kurt russell and the camp doctor richard dysart. Inspired by the mutated campaign hat worn by kurt russell in the cult classic science fiction remake of the thing since we have a special custom order page,in which you can literally request to have any hat in the world recreated by us, we are asked all the time what makes us pick specific hats to put on our website. One big fireball and a zingy oneliner later, macready emerges. The thing john carpenter kurt russell movie art print poster mondo vance kelly. Kurt russell, in full kurt vogel russell, born march 17, 1951, springfield, massachusetts, u. Famously, the thing flopped at the box office against the feelgood alternative a little film called et yet the bleak picture found its real audience and nearuniversal reverence in the years that followed.
Kurt russells greatest movie roles, ranked screenrant. In a movie career spanning six decades, kurt russell has worked in just about every genre imaginable and mastered all of them. I love how kurt teases the best line in the movie a few times until it happens ahahaha. The thing is a 1982 american science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter and written by bill lancaster. Kurt russell basically shoots down that theory on the thing.
His classic movie roles, like john the hangman ruth in the hateful eight and snake plissken in. Kurt vogel russell born march 17, 1951 is an american actor. Scientists in the antarctic are confronted by a shapeshifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills. The thing john carpenter kurt russell horror movie print poster mondo paul mann. But while the first movie version of the thing was in atmospheric black and white, carpenters 1982 version is in widescreen, full color, and features some of the most revoltingly explicit, surreally imaginative special effects courtesy of fxmeister rob bottin that have ever been seen on. In that movie the monster was basically a frankenstein rip off right down to the domed head. Wyatt russell, son of kurt russell, could be in contention for one of his fathers most famous roles. Kurt russell is quite easily one of the most recognizable actors working in hollywood today. Oct 11, 2011 scientists in the antarctic are confronted by a shapeshifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills. When i think of kurt russell i always think of soldier and arnie he aint but, damn, he can act when hes given a good script. Kurt russell sitting alone at home and watches the trailer of the 2011 prequel of the thing. Horrormeister john carpenter halloween, escape from new york teams kurt russells outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling.
Kurt russell was involved in the production before being cast, helping carpenter develop his ideas. Horrormeister john carpenter halloween, escape from new york teams kurt russells outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic the thing. He began acting on television at the age of 12 in the western series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 19631964. What happens at the end of the thing 1982 screenprism. John carpenters the thing hd dvd movie 1982 horror scifi. Watch john carpenters the thing starring kurt russell in this horror on directv. Audio commentary on the thing by kurt russell and director. After recently watching the 2011 the thing, i decided to give john carpenters 1982 version a try, as id never seen it before. John carpenters the thing movie poster horror kurt russell.
Kurt russell basically shoots down that theory on the thing disney easter eggs. One of the most iconic action stars of all time, kurt russell born march 17th, 1951 is among the few to make the successful transition from child star to successful adult actor. Kurt russell as macready in john carpenters the thing. In the winter of 1982, a twelveman research team at a remote antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. His classic movie roles, like john the hangman ruth in the hateful eight and snake plissken in escape from new york, never.
Want to be notified about more latest movies uploaded. In the late 1960s, he signed a tenyear contract with the walt disney company where, according to robert osborne, he became the studios top star of the 1970s. Kurt russell cackling his way through the things commentary. The question has given movie fans conniptions for years. The only female performance in the entire movie comes courtesy of carpenters thenwife adrienne barbeau, who provided the voice of macreadys computer in an uncredited role. John carpenters the thing movie poster horror kurt. John carpenters scifi horror film the thing was ahead. Heres an hd version of john carpenters the thing, starring kurt russell. Released 1982, the thing stars kurt russell, wilford brimley, t. With a career dating back to the early 1960s, russell has starred in every kind of film imaginable from studio blockbuster guardians of the galaxy vol. I love how kurt teases the best line in the movie a. For me therefore, these two movies played out as if the 1982 version was the sequel rather than the. The thing 310 movie clip human mutant 1982 hd youtube.
Nintendo cracked open its secret game boy stash to help a 95yearold fan. Play movie in hd download movie in hd scientists in the antarctic are confronted by a shapeshifting alien that assumes the. Could kurt russells son, wyatt russell, inherit his. Before he died in 1966, walt disneys last written words were kurt russell. Audio commentary on the thing by kurt russell and director john carpenter submitted 2 years ago by jonosterman movie trivia wiz. Kurt russells 10 best movies ranked, according to imdb.
Horrormeister john carpenter halloween, escape from new york teams kurt russell s outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic the thing. The thing serves as a prelude to john carpenters classic 1982 film of the same name that is one of the great scifi classics. Carpenter had worked with russell twice before, but wanted to keep his options open. Veteran hollywood actor kurt russell started acting with some uncredited roles in television sitcom dennis the menace 1962 and the american musical film it happened at the worlds fair 1963. See the sellers listing for full details and description of any imperfections. Carter wilford brimley cast charles hallahan david clennon donald moffat joel polis keith david kurt russell peter maloney richard dysart richard masur t. Mar 05, 2019 in a parallel universe, kurt russell the actor doesnt exist. The thing was one of the main films that was recommended to test out the setups, due to the aggressively directional surround stereo mix, especially in the opening helicopter chase.
Decades ago, the fondas and barrymores created generations of movie stars. Kurt is part of an unknown mystery with walt disney. He is of english, german, scottish and irish descent. Gamestops concept stores of the future are very sad. Kurt russell watches the the thing 2011 trailer youtube. Macready kurt russell finally takes on the titular shapeshifter, mano a manowell, more like mano a explosivo. Watch john carpenters the thing online stream full movie. Last night at a party i was attending, one of my friends mentioned her top five movies, and big trouble in little china is one of them. Russell is a mean quiet machine as he and carpenter create another iconic hero to rule over the annals of cinema. He had signed a long term contract with the studio to appear in films. A resourceful helicopter pilot kurt russell and the camp doctor richard dysart lead the camp crew in a desperate, gory battle against the vicious creature before it picks them all off, one by one. Could kurt russells son, wyatt russell, inherit his fathers. J macready jacket that you will not find anywhere else.
Kurt russell cackling his way through the thing s commentary track remains a reliable pickmeup. Courtesy universal picturesphotofest some movies are products of their time while others arrive distinctly ahead of it. Mar, 2020 kurt russell, in full kurt vogel russell, born march 17, 1951, springfield, massachusetts, u. Kurt russell touted for guardians of the galaxy 2 offers. Carter, richard dysart the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48 min, and received a score of 57 out of 100 on metacritic. We exclusively offer you an exact replica of this kurt russell the thing movie r. Audio commentary on the thing by kurt russell and director john carpenter. Jan 30, 2018 a resourceful helicopter pilot kurt russell and the camp doctor richard dysart lead the camp crew in a desperate, gory battle against the vicious creature before it picks them all off, one by one. Before he donned his famous eye patch and before he met goldie hawn, kurt russell was a child actor for walt disney studios. Kurt russell uncredited camera and electrical department.
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