Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 23, 2019

The Thing from Another World (1951) is deservedly regarded as a classic of the sci-fi genre. It’s got the requisite thrills and fantastic creature intrigue, while distinguishing itself with well-developed, interesting characters, a legendary soundtrack, and sharp production value given its rel   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on August 11, 2015

The Thing from Another World Directed by Christian Nyby Written by Charles Lederer from the story “Who Goes There?” by John W. Campbell, Jr. 1951/USA RKO Radio Pictures/Winchester Pictures Corporation Repeat viewing/Netflix rental This early sci-fi classic is a hell of a lot of fun. C   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on March 13, 2013

When the 2011 remake of The Thing hit theaters, I watched the two preceding takes on the material leading up to it.  However, when I rewatched The Thing From Another World in film class on Thursday, I realized I must have paid little attention to it originally.  It holds little...   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on October 15, 2012

The Thing From Another World (Christian Nyby and Howard Hawks, 1951) Scientists and American Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while at a remote arctic outpost. The Thing From Another World was the first directorial effort of editor Christian Nyby and it was produced   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on August 27, 2008

The Thing from Another World is a singular motion picture. It’s a combination of Howard Hawks’s fast-paced, overlapping dialogue and 1950s science fiction. It might even be the first of the 1950s sci-fi genre, the one setting the standard. There is a lot of supposition about the directo   read more