THE THING: John Carpenter's paranoid gem discussed 40 years later
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 1
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Episode description
In the inaugural episode of Four Play, the theme is Cosmic Horror and the subject is the iconic 1982 film The Thing directed by John Carpenter. Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo guide you through the premise of their new show, the four films they will review in the Cosmic Horror genre, and why they made these selections. They provide historical context for the release and reception for The Thing, the reasons they adore the film, the political and Cold War undertones, and the fantastic ambiguous ending.
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