John Carpenter's The Thing

If I was an imitation, a perfect imitation, how would you know if it was really me? This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Bug as they venture into the icy isolation of John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). In this episode, they explore how a simple survival scenario transforms into a suffocating nightmare through its tense atmosphere, groundbreaking practical effects, and how its themes of mistrust and identity still resonate today. 📺

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Check out Jon Keogh’s work on YouTube and hear us on The Thing revolving door audio commentary on Vimeo. Shout-out to our fellow commentators: BrainBuster Video, Azzurra Nox, Patton Oswalt & Meredith Salenger, Sam Reid, Luke Pajowski, & Annalisa D.H.

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Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty
Logo Design by Belle DeVelle Co @belledevelleco
Episode Artwork by Nathan Walkington @nathannyil

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Chapters

• 0:00 Cold Open
• 5:09 Intro
• 12:59 Facts & Figures
• 37:22 Discussion
• 2:37:36 Outro