{"id":60344,"date":"2020-08-24T16:36:50","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T16:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/john-carpenter-the-thing-reboot\/"},"modified":"2020-08-24T16:36:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T16:36:50","slug":"john-carpenter-hints-at-involvement-in-the-thing-reboot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/08\/24\/john-carpenter-hints-at-involvement-in-the-thing-reboot\/","title":{"rendered":"John Carpenter Hints at Involvement in ‘The Thing’ Reboot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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John Carpenter’s\u00a0The Thing<\/em>\u00a0may just be one of the most influential cult hits of all time, being remembered as a brilliant horror film and referenced by countless other properties, including classics like\u00a0Resident Evil\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0The X-Files<\/em><\/a>. Just recently, the creator himself suggested that he may be returning to the property, hinting at his own potential involvement with Jason Blum’s\u00a0The Thing\u00a0<\/em>reboot.<\/p>\n

There wasn’t much else said about the reboot<\/a> or what direction it’s heading in, but the involvement of the original creator would be a nice sign that the project at least has his blessing. Best case scenario, he can help bring the magic that turned\u00a0his version of\u00a0The Thing<\/em> into\u00a0a\u00a0cherished horror classic. Carpenter revealed the possiblity of his contribution during an online Q&A, remarking:\u00a0“I think [Jason Blum’s] gonna be working on The Thing<\/em>. Rebooting The Thing<\/em>. I may be involved with that. Maybe. Down the road.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Though the 1982 movie\u00a0The Thing<\/em>\u00a0is the best remembered piece of media associated with the property, it’s a remake of 1951’s The Thing From Another World<\/em>, itself a re-telling\u00a0of a novella by John W. Campbell Jr. titled\u00a0Who Goes There?<\/em> The novella itself is also considered to be a classic, with the Science Fiction Writers of America voting it the\u00a0“most influential, important, and memorable science fiction that has ever been written.” With numerous adaptations under its belt, and constant re-printings in ‘best of all time’ science fiction compilations, it’s safe to say the original concept resonates with audiences even to this day. Carpenter’s comment regarding his involvement comes at the 27 minute mark of discussion.<\/p>\n