Ep. 46: ‘The Thing From Another World (1951)’ or ‘Poptimism in Frozen Hell’

The Bally-BOO! concludes a month of terror with a trip to the wintry north where some THING has been found in the ice.

Zach is joined as this expedition by returning guests Anthony Cubba and Brent Ballard (Poptimistic) where they shall all encounter the terror from beyond the stars found in 1951’s THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD!

Gather your flame throwers and be on guard as the boys travail the context surrounding the terrifying stories surrounding on John W. Campbell, puzzle over how Hawks and his team refashioned the novella into something far different from its source, gaze in awe of the special effects courtesy of Linwood Dunn, marvel at the dangerous and lasting stunt work in the picture, glance over the evidence of the pictures true authorship, and discover the many wondrous THINGS the film has carried on into films to this day.

But there is more than just fear in this frozen hell, there are also laughs to keep the bodies warm and alert. Giggle along as the guys analyze the films push against scientists,connect the film to the Friday the 13th series, and pitch a series of GE ads fit for 50’s world.

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