Billson, Anne
The Thing (BFI Film Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839023590
- author:
- Billson, Anne
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- British Film Institute/BBC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 18.5 x 13.5 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Horror, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
John Carpenter's The Thing is a landmark film that has redefined the horror and science fiction genres. This 1982 adaptation of John W. Campbell's novella Who Goes There? is acclaimed for its inspired and still shocking practical special effects, its deftly sketched characters, elegant widescreen cinematography, ominous score, and a uniquely tense narrative.
The film's influence can be seen in many subsequent movies, including those by Tarantino and del Toro. In this new edition, Anne Billson reflects on the film's changing fortunes in the years since its release, its topicality in an era of melting ice caps and a deadly organism.
This study, first published in 1997, is a valuable insight into the film's enduring appeal and its place in the history of horror and science fiction. With its elegant prose and trenchant analysis, it is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the film and its cultural significance.
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