It is a time when several iconic and cult franchises are returning to movie theaters. Either through a sequel, a spin-off or even its revival, some stories that seemed saved in the trunk of memories are coming to light again. In this sense, one of those that could return is The thingtitled in English as the thingthat horror film released in 1982 and that john carpenter He directed.
The thing told a story that takes place at a research station in Antarctica. In it, a group of scientists confronts an extraterrestrial life form. So far, it seems like another science fiction movie. However, there is a detail that makes it a bit particular: this alien is capable of recreating and assuming the shape of any living organism. Therefore, no one knows who is human and who is not.
This generates a climate of tension and fear within the research group. Both begin to mistrust each other, while the threat continues to take space. What’s new about The thing? Its director, John Carpenter, opened the possibility of there being a sequel to the production.
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and the possibility of a second part
when you think of The thingIt is common to remember that the production was recognized for its tension and the special effects used for the moment. Although they may seem strange today, in 1982 they caught the attention of quite a few people in the film industry. From those two aspects, along with others, a feeling of claustrophobia and terror was created that still lingers in the minds of fans.
That, the memory of his fan base, may be one of the reasons why John Carpenter is evaluating the possibility of making a sequel to the production. During the Texas Frightmare Weekendan event dedicated to discussion and meeting based on horror films and series, the director of The thing said the following:
“I have sworn to secrecy. But there may be, I don’t know if there will be, the thing 2”,
John Carpenter, at Texas Frightmare Weekend.
This statement was reviewed by the specialized portal Creepy Catalog. As it is, the door is open. Although in the quote it can be recognized that the director qualifies the possibility, since It is not just an individual decision, but depends on different factors. The attendees applauded the comment.
At the time, The thing received positive and negative reviews, without there being a clear trend in that section. Its box office collection was also not relevant (almost 20 million dollars). However, Over the years, it has become a cult movie., with Kurt Russell as the main figure of the cast. It remains to be seen whether John Carpenter’s comment comes to fruition or not.