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Own Your Own Thing From 'The Thing'
If you haven't seen John Carpenter's classic The Thing, which shows you just how scary a remote Antarctic ice station can be when a parasitic alien thaws out, you should. If you have seen it, then you'll recognize this sucker designed by FX whiz Rob Bottin. Remember when Kurt Russell starts testing everyone's blood to see if they've become infected and have shapeshifted into an alien? Well, this is what pops out of the petri dish in one of those "shit your pants" screen moments, and it can be yours for the semi-outrageous opening bid of $3,499.00. Although there's no certificate of authenticity, there is a very nice glass case, which might explain the upcharge. If it were made out of diamond. [Ain't It Cool]
If you haven't seen John Carpenter's classic The Thing, which shows you just how scary a remote Antarctic ice station can be when a parasitic alien thaws out, you should. If you have seen it, then you'll recognize this sucker designed by FX whiz Rob Bottin. Remember when Kurt Russell starts testing everyone's blood to see if they've become infected and have shapeshifted into an alien? Well, this is what pops out of the petri dish in one of those "shit your pants" screen moments, and it can be yours for the semi-outrageous opening bid of $3,499.00. Although there's no certificate of authenticity, there is a very nice glass case, which might explain the upcharge. If it were made out of diamond. [Ain't It Cool]
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Mist Mutations Are the Latest Fashion in Hollywood
Stephen King's The Mist is vaporizing from theaters left and right, but there's already another fog-shrouded mutant mist movie heading to your multiplex. Night & Fog, which is in production with Myriad Pictures, has a very familiar-sounding plot: military experiment on a remote island results in monsters in the mist. Got your lawyer on speed dial, Mr. King? More »
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Must See: They Live
Must-see movies are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale. Written by Sherilyn Connelly.Title: John Carpenter's They Live
Date: 1988
Vitals: A hunky drifter discovers that via special sunglasses he can see both the aliens who run the world and the hidden propaganda they use to control humanity. Any parallels to consumer culture and/or the Reagan Administration purely intentional. More »
the thing
Must See: The Thing
Must-see movies are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale. Written by James Rocchi.Title: John Carpenter's The Thing
Date: 1982
Vitals: John Carpenter's remake of the 1951 sci-fi chiller The Thing from Another World isn't just a high-water mark in pre-digital special effects; it's one of the most effective and chilling sci-fi horror films ever made, as a group of U.S. personnel at an Antarctic base are besieged by an invader from beyond who can take any shape it wishes ... and duplicate any of its victims. Mixing action, horror, big sci-fi ideas and great production design, The Thing is a true classic. More »
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Must See: Starman
Must-see movies are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale.Title: Starman
Date: 1984
Vitals: An alien crash-lands on Earth, and takes the form of a woman's dead husband to get her help. The two road-trip across the Southwest, fleeing authorities and searching for the alien's buddies. Interspecies sex and deep personal realizations ensue. More »
