Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team honors John Carpenter's birthday by breaking down The Thing (1982) and its 2011 prequel. The group assesses the quality of practical effects, dives into the depths of the 1982 cinematography, and explores the common ground between The Thing and Among Us. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 49:27. Movie Details Title: "The Thing" 1982 IMDB Run time: 1h 49m Release Date: June 25, 1982 (USA) 2011 IMDB Run time: 1h 43m Release Date: October 14, 2011 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode Among Us Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place for listener support. While we'll always be a non-profit show with no advertisements or official sponsors, we do need some help to keep it going. We are accepting support in the form of small monetary amounts ($1-$3) from our audience. Alternatively, you can treat yourself to podcast merch. Our store offers hoodies, shirts, hats, and more. The proceeds we gain from Patreon and our merch sales are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. Support the Show Check out our Merch Twitter Handles Kris: @Rojawesome Alexis: @HackorSlashLex Ryan: @ryanfremeau Mack: @mackorslash Paris: @parisnicholson You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by shooting us an email to feedback@hackorslash.com. Feel free to shoot us a text, audio message, or leave us a voicemail by contacting the Hack or Slash Hotline: 757-606-0128. Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton "The Dread" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/