In the film, veteran biologist Blair (A. Wilford Brimley) and doctor Copper (Richard Dysart) take a limited look at the mechanics of the Thing. “What we’re talking about here is an organism that mimics other life forms and mimics them perfectly,” says Blair. Each attacks, absorbs, and shapes itself as a carbon copy of its … Read More “Kurt Russell Couldn’t Stop Asking John Carpenter A Question About This Thing” »
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MacReady relies on the flamethrower to protect him. the majority of the movie. Many scenes show Linus holding a gun, much like he hugged his beloved blue blanket from the “Peanuts” cartoons. The gun is used in many scenes in the movie, but one of the most iconic moments is, MacReady is forcing everyone to … Read More “John Carpenter Was (Understanding) Worried About The Thing’s Flamethrower Scene” »