There’s an inherent logical issue with dismissing or condemning The Thing remakequel that will finally bow on October 14th, but the fact is I haven’t detected a strong air of optimism surrounding the film. Even still, the prequel hopes to capture new audiences and avoid enraging fanboys by having centered the story around a Ripley-like Mary Elizabeth Winstead rather than some sort of MacReady surrogate. She and another pair of Americans join a Norwegian crew in the antarctic mere days before the events of the 1982 classic. Shit and terrifying mutation monsters and shit ensue.
It’s definitely not a PG-13, bland property cash-in, but there’s little about the cast that has lit geek’s asses on fire and word of reshoots (whether they are truly a bad sign or not) never helps the delicate reputation and buzz of a film like this. Regardless, they’ve cooked up a striking poster for the film that’s now making the rounds. It’s a nice reinterpretation of classic The Thing imagery, and it’s not shy about creature-hands.
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A good poster does not a good film make, but every bit of goodwill that can be tacked on before release helps. If they keep it up with a solid trailer, that would go a long way towards turning the tide.
Of course, there remains the problem that if this is not exactly a remake and not trying to step on toes, then why the blatant use of the ’82 imagery? Could a one-sheet like this ever compare to the amazing Fro CHUD Poster for The Thing? (That answer is “no” by the way).
What are your thoughts on the The Thing remake: pessimistic, excited, or no shits given? Do you feel like they’re already trading too heavily on the original (remake)? Twitter, comments, boards- take your pick!
(via JoBlo)
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“…there remains the problem that if this is not exactly a remake and not trying to step on toes…” I call bullshit. Universal has been afraid to call this a remake of the ’82 movie since day one, so they’ve been using this prequel misnomer instead. But you and I both know this movie is going to be about an alien taking over peoples’ bodies in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by inclement and snowy weather, and OMG, who can we trust, who is human and who isn’t? It’s a fucking remake. Just say it, Universal. Have the balls.
Props to Frogger. See also: PREDATORS.
Oh this is a day for cool posters. Minimalist yet effective – it hits the spot.
I love a lot of Fro’s stuff, but he also has his fair share of duds. I love this poster’s simplicity and atmosphere and the reference to Carpenter’s movie poster put a smile on my face.
If it’s not a “remake,” then it’s a pretty focused “homage” to the original. Just add McReady off to the side ready to torch the guy in the snow with a flamethrower, and you’re right back in the Carpenter version. The first trailer I saw for this was better than expected, at the very least it seemed like they were trying to keep with the bleak tone that makes the original so great.
IT’S NOT HUMAN. IT’S NORWEGIAN.
I would consider owning that poster. Well, if the original wasn’t ten times better, but in the era of floating heads, this is great.
My cynicism is unpunched.
Universal need to release that damn trailer already. Their marketing thus far sucks.
I fail to see what is so amazing about that CHUD ‘the Thing” poster, the new one is creepier.
Surely it’s just the original re-make that’s been Sweded…Norged…whatever.
“It’s not human. Yet.” Ugh – fuck you, tagline guy.
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