Conolly, Jez
The Thing (Devil's Advocates)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906733773
- author:
- Conolly, Jez
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Auteur Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 0.6 x 10.2 x 15.2 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Thing by Jez Conolly Thirty years after its initial release, The Thing has undergone a significant reappraisal, solidifying its place in modern cinematic horror. This book explores the film's antecedents and changing reception, examining its subversive environment, monstrous form, and visual effects. Conolly delves into the events at US Outpost 31 during the winter of 1982, capturing the film's terror in all its gory glory. The book provides a full plot breakdown and an appreciation of the notoriously downbeat ending, offering insight into the legendary film that has influenced many works since its release. Through this analysis, Conolly sheds light on the enduring relevance of The Thing, despite advancements in CGI technology.
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