The Thing (1951) | |
| Director(s) | Christian Nyby, Howard Hawks (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Howard Hawks |
| Top Genres | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Cold War |
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The Thing (1951) was a Horror - Science Fiction Film directed by Howard Hawks and Christian Nyby and produced by Howard Hawks.
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The Thing Called Love (1993)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 15, 2024 From 4 Star FilmsSeeing the Twin Towers on celluloid always brings a bit of a wistful reaction because there presence represents so much. It feels like a line in the sand and there are those who know that far better than me. The last time I recall having this sense was watching Peter Bogdanovich’s They All Lau... Read full article
On Blu-ray: Sci-fi Classic The Thing from Another World (1951)
By KC on Jan 23, 2019 From Classic MoviesThe Thing from Another World (1951) is deservedly regarded as a classic of the sci-fi genre. It’s got the requisite thrills and fantastic creature intrigue, while distinguishing itself with well-developed, interesting characters, a legendary soundtrack, and sharp production value given its rel... Read full article
The Thing from Another World
By Amanda Garrett on Sep 28, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm reviewing the science fiction classic The Thing from Another World (1951), which stars James Arness as an alien who menaces a polar research station. This article is part of Keep Watching the Skies! Science Fiction Movies of the 1950s Blogathon hosted by Cinematic Frontier. The fam... Read full article
The Thing from Another World (1951)
By Beatrice on Aug 11, 2015 From Flickers in TimeThe Thing from Another World Directed by Christian Nyby Written by Charles Lederer from the story “Who Goes There?” by John W. Campbell, Jr. 1951/USA RKO Radio Pictures/Winchester Pictures Corporation Repeat viewing/Netflix rental This early sci-fi classic is a hell of a lot of fun. C... Read full article
Cinematic Dregs: The Thing with Two Heads
By Barry P. on Jun 27, 2015 From Cinematic Catharsis(1972) Directed by Lee Frost; Written by: Lee Frost, Wes Bishop and James Gordon White; Starring: Ray Milland, “Rosey” Grier, Don Marshall, Roger Perry and Chelsea Brown Rating: *** “Genius must be prolonged. Philip, I want to transplant my head on a healthy body.R... Read full article
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As opposed to that interview with James Arness, the film's Star, Kenneth Tobey has maintained in many interviews that it was indeed Hawks who directed the film. Tobey said that he had worked with Nyby after this film on many occasions and he was a fine director, but Hawks did call the shots on most of the film.
The scene in which The Thing is doused with kerosene and set ablaze is believed to be the first full body burn accomplished by a stunt man.
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