A remake of john carpenters the thing, which was itself a remake. What is the pertinence of mentioning both this anniversary and this specific script. I am executive producing a remake of the thing but with additional chapters of john campbells groundbreaking novel, frozen hell, that had. The thing remake with new content from original novel in the. The thing is brought back to the american base and, too late, the scientists realize that it is alive and lethal. I dont think a single soul felt that the remake of the hitcher came close to touching the masterful original. However, the new addition, directed by matthijs van heijningen jr. Abby arcane returns home to marais, louisiana to investigate a deadly swampborne virus, only to discover the dark, terrifying mysteries.
Its the story about the guys who are just ghosts in carpenters movie theyre already dead. For those not familiar, the 1982 classic was actually based on the original 1951 movie called the thing from another world. This time blumhouse will be utilizing the longlost original novel to create its story. Universal studios and blumhouse productions are developing a remake of the thing, which will adapt the long lost pages of the horror classics original sciencefiction novel. It is a prequel to the 1982 film of the same name by john carpenter, which was an adaptation of the 1938 novella who goes there. Though film sfx collective studioadi produced hundreds of disturbing. As many of you may already know, the movie was inspired by the 1938 novella by john campbell jr. The film could basically end up being a remake of carpenters the thing, just with a different opening. The remake was described as incorporating elements of the thing from another world and the thing, as well as the novella who goes there.
John carpenters the thing may be one of the most wellknown horror movies of the 80s, but some people might not know that its based on a book called who goes there. How does the thing 1982 compare to the original 1951 and the remake 2011 related. The 1982 film was actually a remake of 1951s the thing from another world fresh at 89%, which was itself adapted from the 1938 novella who goes there. Jan 28, 2020 universal studios and blumhouse productions are developing a remake of the thing, which will adapt the long lost pages of the horror classics original sciencefiction novel according to bloody. Universal is once again remaking the thing, but this time with new content from the original novel. However, carpenters movie wasnt a 100% faithful adaptation of campbells book, so universal and blumhouse do have an opportunity to make something unique. The thing from another world, the thing nolan moore september 2, 2015.
May 28, 2019 the only truly good thing i can say about it is that i once sat behind three people on the same plane who were watching this movie at the same time but 23 minutes ahead of each other, and the. Oct 26, 2016 the thing 1010 movie clip how i knew you were human 2011 hd movieclips. The thing blumhouse remake based on frozen hell dvd. Officiell webbplats the thing pa internet movie database engelska. Universal and blumhouse developing new version of the thing.
The thing received a prequel film in 2011 from director matthijs van heijningen jr. John carpenters the thing is both a remake of howard hawks 1951 film of the same name and a readaptation of the john w. The 1982 john carpenter horror movie the thing, which starred kurt russell is apparently looking to get a reboot from universal and blumhouse. Every so often comes a remake that also actually improves upon the original film, and john carpenters 1982 cult classic is the most notable example. Jan 28, 2020 john carpenters the thing had beautiful practical effects that were the cornerstone of the entire movie. The thing blumhouse remake based on frozen hell dvd talk. The movie will be from universal and blumhouse, betancourt wrote in a post monday. This is said to be a new adaptation of the original short story and also a remake of the movies that will include elements from 1951s the thing from another world and john carpenters 1982 movie the thing. Previous adaptations of the novella include 1951s the thing from another world, 1982s the thing, and 2011s the thing, though details about the new film are limited to. The thing is a remake of a 1951 howard hawks film, which in itself is based on a novella, and the film was once again remade in 2011. In order to not try to compete with kurt russell s portrayal of the 1982 films protagonist, r. I was struck by how much it adherred to both carpenters complete belief in the thing. After creating the dawn of the dead remake, producers marc abraham and eric newman began to look through the universal studios library to.
Jan 29, 2020 the 1982 john carpenter horror movie the thing, which starred kurt russell is apparently looking to get a reboot from universal and blumhouse. It infiltrates an antarctic research station, taking the appearance of the. Well, as you probably know, the thing was a remake of the 1951 scifi classic, the thing from another world christian nyby. With so many sequels coming out of hollywood, theres always a debate whether a film is a reboot vs. Original vs remake shows the differences and resemblances between the old and the new. Frozen hell expands the thing story dramatically, giving vital backstory and context to an already incredible tale. As most are aware, john carpenters the thing and the film that preceded it, 1951s the thing from another world, were both adaptations of the novella who goes there. Blumhouse is producing a new adaptation of the thing vulture.
Im sure you all know that carpenters classic was itself a remake of 1951s the thing. Top 10 horror movie remakes originally posted 2012. The thing is getting another remake, and more movie news. It also edits out the classic soundtrack and killsoff characters not killed in the theatrical release. Universal and blumhouse the thing remake to adapt lost. Also the limitations of the thing not being able to replicate metal was a clever touch in my opinion. Disney plans photorealistic bambi, paramount plans two new transformers movies, lethal weapon 5 may happen, anaconda gets a remake. But john carpenters version of the thing was a remake. The film then turns into a brilliant paranoia piece. The thing serves as a prelude to john carpenters classic 1982 film of the same name. The thing movie remake has been confirmed and it will use lost pages from john w campbell jrs original book. The thing is a 2011 horror film directed by matthijs van heijningen jr. Jan 28, 2020 while another movie called the thing was released in 2011, this wasnt a remake, but rather a prequel to the 1982 version showing how the alien monstrosity was discovered and freed from confinement. Blumhouse is producing a new adaptation of the thing.
On june 25th, the 37th anniversary of john carpenters the thing 1982, i sat down to read a script. Dec 03, 2014 the consensus was perfectly clear with the outcome of our last original vs. Jan 31, 2020 the thing is getting another remake, and more movie news disney plans photorealistic bambi, paramount plans two new transformers movies, lethal weapon 5 may happen, anaconda gets a remake, and adam sandler reups with netflix. The thing movie getting a remake based on original novel. The thing, a remake of the 1951 film, directed by john carpenter, more closely following the original novella who goes there. The book puts in a lot of time into the fear of having the shapeshifting alien spread like an inva. Blumhouse is producing a new adaptation of the thing based on its source material, the novel frozen hell, which has had previously undiscovered chapters added to john w. Nyby spreads the exposition across about half a dozen characters, and they have real conversation with overlapping, quick fire, back and forth, dialogue, and in brief instances multiple conversations.
Thing from another world actually gains momentum with its exposition whereas your typical film slows down and comes to a screeching halt for it. This film deserves the criticism it gets and while flawed and nowhere near the classic carpenter film, it did finally tell the tale of how the thing was discovered. Christian nyby was the first person to adapt campbells work, titling his movie the thing from. I heard from a friend that the new movie coming up is a remake of a movie made about 4 years ago. Mar 31, 2017 2011s remake of john carpenters the thing is one of the most tragic fuckup stories in modern horror filmmaking. The original film the thing was first released in 1982.
John carpenters the thing is heralded as one of the greatest horror films ever made. Fans of the campbell book will have a lot to expect from this new remake. The thing ar en amerikansk science fictionskrackfilm fran 1982, regisserad av john. The thing remake reportedly in the works at blumhouse. We need a john carpenter the thing remake, and we need it. These practical fx could have saved 2011s the thing remake. How the thing remake can avoid the 2011s versions mistakes. I was struck by how much it adherred to both carpenters complete belief in the thing as a real creatureand this perhaps explains the loyal fanbase that the 1982 version has. Universal and blumhouse join frozen hell the thing remake.
Universal and blumhouse may be teaming up to remake the thing, with the new version based on the recently surfaced longlost pages of the original novel by john w. Movie buffs may know that carpenters the thing spurred a 2011 prequel under the same name. Whilst watching this remake prequel of john carpenters the thing 1982which in itself was a remake of the christian nybyhoward hawks original. The thing 1010 movie clip how i knew you were human. Universal and blumhouse the thing remake to adapt lost novel. The thing remake with new content from original novel in. While the alien shapeshifts in campbells published novella, the frozen hell manuscript and the thing, the 1951 movie the thing from another world opted for a nonmutating vegetable monster. Thats not to say that horror remakes are inherently a bad thing. But the people making this movie clearly worship carpenters movie every bit as. The thing is a 1982 american science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter and written by bill lancaster. Universal and blumhouse are working on a remake of the thing which will be an adaptation from frozen hell.
I havent heard anything about this new film, but i would assume that yes, it is a remake. Movie talk the thing blumhouse remake based on frozen hell as most are aware, john carpenters the thing and the film that preceded it, 1951s the thing from another world, were both adaptations of the novella who goes there. How does the thing 1982 compare to the original 1951. The thing seems to be getting a lot of attention at the moment, heres my blog post from 2018 on how i found campbells uncut manuscript, which has inspired talk of a new movie.
Everyone is super excited about it, and its being fast. Who goes there 2017 the thing 1982 fan film duration. Thing the addams family, television series character that resembles a hand the thing spongebob squarepants, a season 4 episode of spongebob squarepants. But this time around, things are going to be a bit different.
The thing thaws out and is off, not only killing anyone and anything that crosses its path, but also absorbing them, making itself into whoever and whatever it wants. The 10 worst movie remakes ever indiewire critics survey. It edits out parts where they find the thing, parts of the captain and secretarys love affair, additional scenes with the reporters, scenes with the thing and other scenes. The thing remake coming from blumhouse based on longlost. Blumhouse is tackling a remake of the thing cinemablend. The thing has spawned a variety of merchandiseincluding a 1982 novelization, haunted house attractions, board gamesand sequels in comic books, a video game of the same name, and a 2011 prequel film of the same name. The thing remake reportedly in the works at universal and. The thing gets a semiremake based on the original story. Whilst we love the fact one of the greatest movies of all time is being brought to a newer audience, its still another remake of another great movie. Jan 28, 2020 the last time that universal pictures tackled the saga of the thing was the 2011 remake which masqueraded as a prequel, telling the story of the team of norwegian and american scientists who. After all, if it werent for remakes we wouldnt have amazing films like john carpenters the thing or philip kaufmans. The thing about that creature from the black lagoon remake.
John carpenters the thing had beautiful practical effects that were the cornerstone of the entire movie. The thing is officially getting another movie, with the remake being adapted from lost pages from the original book john carpenters 1982 scifi horror and the 1951 film the thing from another. There is a bootleg version of this film released by vidamerica. Jan 28, 2020 universal and blumhouse are reportedly teaming up for a remake of the thing based on the longlost novellength version of who goes there. John betancourt, who created the kickstarter to release frozen hell, later expanded on donnes announcement, saying the movie will be from. The thing also known as john carpenters the thing is a 1982 science fiction horror film directed by john carpenter, written by bill lancaster, and starring kurt russell. We need a john carpenter the thing remake, and we need. Universal and blumhouse developing new version of the. The new movie, which will be distributed through blumhouses partnership with universal.
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