An overtone of liniment combated the musty smell of sweat-and-snow-drenched furs. A queer, mingled stench that only the ice-buried cabins of an Antarctic camp know, compounded of reeking human sweat, and the heavy, fish-oil stench of melted seal blubber. Copyright © 1938 by Street & Smith, Inc., Whether The Thing reboot will ultimately live up to the standard set by Carpenter will only be revealed if and when it releases.Who Goes There was originally published in Astounding Science-Fiction magazine,Īugust 1938, under the pseudonym Don A. Though updates have been few and far between, it's likely that the studio will want to take extra time and care in developing the project, to ensure it meets the high expectations of such an iconic original film, but also keeps itself from remaining in the shadow of its fabled 1982 predecessor. Amassing a cult following over the course of his filmmaking career, it can be assumed that Blumhouse will at least seek Carpenter’s advisement on its approach to the source material, thus ensuring it will stay true to the tone and narrative of the original.Ĭarpenter’s comments, while vague, are somewhat reassuring that the Blumhouse The Thing reboot remains in the works. In addition to The Thing, Carpenter boasts an impressive list of big sci-fi and horror titles including Halloween, Escape From New York, and Christine. While the nature of Carpenter’s involvement in The Thing reboot remains a mystery, fans of the director's original picture will likely feel a bolstered sense of confidence in the Blumhouse project with his endorsement. Appearing optimistic that The Thing adaptation would eventually reach fruition, Carpenter said, “ Never say never in the movie business, never say never.” Though the director revealed that there were developments in regards to the potential film, he insisted he could not provide any details. Related: The Thing: When Wilford Brimley's Blair Was (Likely) InfectedĪsked about Blumhouse’s plans for a fresh adaptation of The Thing, Carpenter admitted to that he wasn’t allowed to talk about the project. Though initially slammed by critics upon its release, The Thing has since risen into the exalted halls of iconic sci-fi horror films like Alien and The Fly, serving as inspiration for major filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Guillermo del Toro. Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur, Donald Moffat, Joel Polis, Richard Dysart, and T.K. MacReady in Carpenter’s picture, starring alongside A. Kurt Russell claimed the leading role as R.J. While Carpenter’s classic sci-fi horror may be the most iconic adaptation of Campbell’s work, a previous iteration was released back in 1951 entitled The Thing from Another World, and a prequel to Carpenter’s original film, also titled The Thing, was released in 2011.
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