Why no sequal to JC The Thing.

Haggis and tatties · August 27 2008, 12:02 PM

So i had the option of watching John carpenter's The Thing last night on HD,and even though i have seen the movie i don't know how many times, i was really impressed with how the movie seemed to have improved due to being in HD, i was fixed to it from beginning to end due to the fantastic visual quality of it, and i was wondering why there has never been a sequel to this movie, the movie is just fantastic from beginning to end and HD seems to have only improved the viewing enjoyment of the movie..........so why have we not had a sequel.

Come on carpenter get us a sequel to this movie.

MeanJoePhaser · August 27 2008, 01:25 PM

IIRC, it didn't do that well back in the day.

I prefer leaving it at the ambiguous ending...

Pingfah · August 27 2008, 01:28 PM

Yeah, the movie was a flop, despite it being one of Carpenter's best films and being all round excellent.

It's gained a lot wider recognition in the years since though.

ETA: if a sequel ever was made, although i'd prefer it wasn't, JC should definitely not direct it. He has lost his touch a long time ago. We'd just get another Ghosts of Mars.

Norrin Radd · August 27 2008, 03:07 PM

Why does there always have to be a sequel?

Harvey · August 27 2008, 03:23 PM

I don't think there needs to be sequel, but the Thing movie being penned by Ronald D. Moore has been rumored to be both a sequel and a remake...I'm not sure how that works, but there it is.

Angel4576 · August 27 2008, 03:51 PM

As others have said, there's no need.

Personally, I think that this movie is the best example of a paranoia flick that you're ever likely to find. In those terms, it's an absolute masterpiece of film-making. IMO.

zenophite · August 27 2008, 04:08 PM

i'm also in the no need for a sequel camp. Sometimes all a sequel does is cheapen the original.

NJOberheim · August 27 2008, 05:13 PM

Id prefer to see a prequel covering the events that happened at the Norwegian camp.

zenophite · August 27 2008, 05:49 PM

NJOberheim wrote:

Id prefer to see a prequel covering the events that happened at the Norwegian camp.

Well, maybe if they have a good "alien-esque" type exploration of the alien ship but otherwise it would be pretty much the same as the original. I guess it would be neat to end such a film exactly with the shooting of the norwegians at the beginning of the first film but could they pull it off considering how much time has passed?

Say speaking of the Thing wasn't ronald moore supposed to be involved in a remake? whatever happened to that?

NJOberheim · August 27 2008, 07:15 PM

zenophite wrote:

I guess it would be neat to end such a film exactly with the shooting of the norwegians at the beginning of the first film but could they pull it off considering how much time has passed?

Yeah, more then likely only geeks like us would appreciate it.

Speaking of geeks, I just broke down and bought a Blu-Ray player this weekend. On Sept 30th 'The Thing' is being released in that format. Can't wait to pick it up.

butch101 · August 27 2008, 11:00 PM

no need for a sequel. this movie is great, probably Carpenter's best. i love the ending the way it is. The big question mark and the soundtrack. a classic !

Butch

MeanJoePhaser · August 28 2008, 01:05 AM

There were a few Darkhorse Comic miniseries sequels. I only read the first one; it was pretty well done.

zenophite · August 28 2008, 02:06 AM

i liked the thing pc game...

Lowdarzz · August 28 2008, 03:20 AM

While I don't think the film needs a sequel the closest thing your going to get is the Thing videogame that came out for PC and XBOX five or six years ago. Carpenter worked on it I believe.

TheMasterOfOrion · January 31 2009, 10:19 PM

How Battlestar’s Ron Moore will ‘re-imagine’ The Thing

Ronald D. Moore, the mastermind behind such groundbreaking shows such as "Roswell" will pen the script for the prequel

http://spacechannel.tv/blog/news/how...ine-the-thing/

August 27 2008, 12:02 PM	#1
Haggis and tatties Rear Admiral Location: Glasgow	Why no sequal to JC The Thing. So i had the option of watching John carpenter's The Thing last night on HD,and even though i have seen the movie i don't know how many times, i was really impressed with how the movie seemed to have improved due to being in HD, i was fixed to it from beginning to end due to the fantastic visual quality of it, and i was wondering why there has never been a sequel to this movie, the movie is just fantastic from beginning to end and HD seems to have only improved the viewing enjoyment of the movie..........so why have we not had a sequel. Come on carpenter get us a sequel to this movie. __________________

August 27 2008, 01:25 PM	#2
MeanJoePhaser Admiral Location: Missile Command	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. IIRC, it didn't do that well back in the day. I prefer leaving it at the ambiguous ending...

August 27 2008, 01:28 PM	#3
Pingfah Admiral Location: Cornwall	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. Yeah, the movie was a flop, despite it being one of Carpenter's best films and being all round excellent. It's gained a lot wider recognition in the years since though. ETA: if a sequel ever was made, although i'd prefer it wasn't, JC should definitely not direct it. He has lost his touch a long time ago. We'd just get another Ghosts of Mars. __________________ I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend. Freddie Mercury

August 27 2008, 03:07 PM	#4
Norrin Radd Vice Admiral	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. Why does there always have to be a sequel?

August 27 2008, 03:23 PM	#5
Harvey Admiral	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. I don't think there needs to be sequel, but the Thing movie being penned by Ronald D. Moore has been rumored to be both a sequel and a remake...I'm not sure how that works, but there it is. __________________ "What do you hear, Starbuck?" "Nothing but the rain, sir." "Then grab your gun and bring in the cat."

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August 27 2008, 03:51 PM	#6
Angel4576 Rear Admiral Location: United Kingdom	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. As others have said, there's no need. Personally, I think that this movie is the best example of a paranoia flick that you're ever likely to find. In those terms, it's an absolute masterpiece of film-making. IMO. __________________ I am a Ranger. We walk in the dark places no others will enter. We stand on the bridge and no one may pass. We live for the One, we die for the One.

August 27 2008, 04:08 PM	#7
zenophite Rear Admiral Location: AlphaVerse	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. i'm also in the no need for a sequel camp. Sometimes all a sequel does is cheapen the original. __________________ The reason we have two ears and only one mouth, is that we may hear more and speak less. - Zeno of Cittium (334-262 BC)

August 27 2008, 05:13 PM	#8
NJOberheim Captain Location: West Orange, New Jersey	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. Id prefer to see a prequel covering the events that happened at the Norwegian camp. __________________ NYC Meet-Up Sun, Jun 4th

August 27 2008, 11:00 PM	#11
butch101 Lieutenant Commander	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. no need for a sequel. this movie is great, probably Carpenter's best. i love the ending the way it is. The big question mark and the soundtrack. a classic ! Butch

August 28 2008, 01:05 AM	#12
MeanJoePhaser Admiral Location: Missile Command	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. There were a few Darkhorse Comic miniseries sequels. I only read the first one; it was pretty well done.

August 28 2008, 02:06 AM	#13
zenophite Rear Admiral Location: AlphaVerse	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. i liked the thing pc game... __________________ The reason we have two ears and only one mouth, is that we may hear more and speak less. - Zeno of Cittium (334-262 BC)

August 28 2008, 03:20 AM	#14
Lowdarzz Captain	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. While I don't think the film needs a sequel the closest thing your going to get is the Thing videogame that came out for PC and XBOX five or six years ago. Carpenter worked on it I believe.

January 31 2009, 10:19 PM	#15
TheMasterOfOrion Fleet Captain	Re: Why no sequal to JC The Thing. How Battlestar’s Ron Moore will ‘re-imagine’ The Thing Ronald D. Moore, the mastermind behind such groundbreaking shows such as "Roswell" will pen the script for the prequel http://spacechannel.tv/blog/news/how...ine-the-thing/