You know I hadn't truly recognized (I'd say, took for granted) Ennio Morricone's serious contribution with his score which really is another character along with the effects and foreboding plot. Bottin's work is rightfully praised, and with his Oscar for Hateful 8 (2016) being compared favorably to his score in The Thing (1982) Morricone's contribution is certain, I think, to gain in momentum in terms of legacy. That score really hit home with me during scenes like when the ice "temporary tomb", where the alien was eventually freed in the Norwegian camp, is found (and just the whole investigation of the camp is chilling) or the guys back at the science station surveying the burnt alien corpse (during a transform cycle where human imitation was interfered with). The discovery of the ship, the blood check, among others are heightened significantly by Morricone's score. Underrated for sure, but I think reputation will only abound for it as The Thing is seen by new generations.
The guys surveying a visitor crashlanded ship...from another world!
Macready realizes something was cut from the ice.
The guys surveying a visitor crashlanded ship...from another world!
Macready realizes something was cut from the ice.
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