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Podcast: Precinct 13: The Movies and Music of John Carpenter
Episode: The Thing (1982) [Part 1]
Description: It's the dead of winter, and what better movie to, er, celebrate the season with than Carpenter's snowbound sci-fi/horror masterpiece, The Thing? Chris and Nick have been eagerly anticipating the chance to discuss this film (Nick's favorite entry in the Carpenter canon), and on this episode, they tackle The Thing's origins, its themes of paranoia and isolation, and -- of course -- the incredible visual effects that can make even modern audiences squirm. This week's episode focuses on the first half of the film, where its bleak worldview, memorable cast of characters, and endlessly shape-shifting creature are established...