The Thing (1982) (Arrow)

[Markgway]

Originally Posted by rapta

I'd love a poster, but I hope they don't go silly on us and do too many bits and bobs for a release like this, even if it is their biggest ever title. I reckon they either go the Donnie Darko route like many are assuming they will, or the Big Trouble in Little China route where they just do a Limited Edition Steelbook alongside a normal edition.

Arrow did two editions for a bunch of arse like PIECES, so I'm sure a bonafide classic like THE THING will get proper options.

If they did a two-disc edition at the usual price, then a deluxe edition at twice the price with all the bits 'n' bobs (soundtracks, posters, er, jigsaws, etc) collectors crave, I'd be fine with that.

[CavebobSpongeman]

Oh, I've been waiting for a good time to watch this film for the first time, looks like I've found it.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by Markgway

Arrow did two editions for a bunch of arse like PIECES, so I'm sure a bonafide classic like THE THING will get proper options.

Pieces - Bastard! - YouTube

Pieces is a masterpiece.

[Ray_Rogers]

Glad I held off for an Arrow UK release!

[crazyman]

Originally Posted by CinemaScope

I remember being quite disappointed with The Thing when I saw it at the cinema in the West End, I think it was the day after it opened. I've given it a few chances since then, but I still don't rate it. Amazing real (non-CGI) special effects by Rob Bottin (it looks like he left the industry many years ago, but his name did pop up on the credits of a Game Of Thrones episode). My main complaints are: 1/no likeable characters 2/no women characters 3/the lead is such a miserable sod, & I just didn't care about any of 'em, I think I was sticking up for the alien in the end.

Now the 1951 version, rubbish special effects, but great film.

[PissedOffPeoN]

Maybe this time the ping pong balls will be intact .

[From Beyond]

Nice! I got the original UK Universal Blu-ray release of The Thing off eBay not too long ago, but being that this movie is one of my all time faves I'll likely pick up Arrow's release to replace it once its available knowing that it will likely be an allround better package.

[i-kari]

Not saying that the Arrow version wouldn't be a better package overall, but is there anything fundamentally wrong with the UK Universal release?

[crazyman]

Originally Posted by i-kari

Not saying that the Arrow version wouldn't be a better package overall, but is there anything fundamentally wrong with the UK Universal release?

Apart from being worse than an 11 year old HD-DVD?

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by i-kari

Not saying that the Arrow version wouldn't be a better package overall, but is there anything fundamentally wrong with the UK Universal release?

It's a very old transfer that (in the US anyway) has DNR and other processing quirks and an unnatural warm push. The Shout transfer is a revelation compared, so even if Arrow just uses that you should be in for a treat. If they do their own new scan it should be even better.

[hansolo]

Hah, it seems I finally have to retire my HD DVD copy of The Thing.

[Ste7en]

Yeah, I'll be hanging onto my HD DVD of it. Likewise all the various DVDs and LDs I've bought of it.

Super excited about this announcement!

[HotRats]

Cover art should be Drew Struzan's textless art as seen on the Mondo posters or the Japanese theatrical poster. I don't know what Arrow could add over the US edition so a nice book would be welcome.

The BFI book was slightly disappointing but Jez Conolly's book is worth picking up

[drterror666]

I hope it comes with a US Outpost 31 play set or, at the very least, a dig your own UFO out of the ice activity centre!

You know you can do it, Arrow!

[djvaso]

Good ol' HD-DVD:

[Show spoiler]

[Ste7en]

Thing related question.

Can anyone else remember the spider-head prop that used to be in the old Psychotronic shop in London (Hanway Street, behind the Virgin Mega Store on Oxford Street)?

[i-kari]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

It's a very old transfer that (in the US anyway) has DNR and other processing quirks and an unnatural warm push. The Shout transfer is a revelation compared, so even if Arrow just uses that you should be in for a treat. If they do their own new scan it should be even better.

Okay, thanks. Another film that I have to replace once the Arrow release is out (previous was Videodrome).

[kristoffer]

Must buy, day one!

[steve dubbleyoo]

Would love a good quality version of this as an extra...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8faq...ature=youtu.be

[stigdu]

Originally Posted by Ste7en

Thing related question.

Can anyone else remember the spider-head prop that used to be in the old Psychotronic shop in London (Hanway Street, behind the Virgin Mega Store on Oxford Street)?

Yup. I didn't like the fact that they moved from Camden Lock to be honest. Used to love chatting with Dan, Lino and the fellas.