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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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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: Stargate
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: Stargate
Date: 1994
Vitals: Military scientists discover a "gate" that connects Earth with another world, whose culture resembles that of ancient Egypt. Will a bumbling white guy archaeologist be able to prevent Arab-looking aliens from turning his home planet into classical antiquity hell? More »
