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These are some of the most terrifying practical special effects created by Rob Bottin for The Thing (1982). That special effects soundtrack bangs too. Pretty damn haunting.

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Danke chains2 years ago

It’s not talked about enough, but there isn’t a single wasted frame of this film. It’s tight as fuck, everything matters, and it comes in at a cool hour 50. That isn’t easy

Alvino2 years ago

😘🤘🏻🖤🩸😈

Rhatikeo2 years ago

sound is so crucial

Maximus2 years ago

Even If AI can Match or do Better Than This... I Will Always love This... The Absolute Unknown brought to You by 'Human' Engineering... #TheThing, #TheReturnOfTheLivingDead, #NightOfTheLivingDead...Etc... 😉🤘

Brooklyn18822 years ago

That specific scene was such a shock to me as a kid. 10/10 film

George Schmidt (G)2 years ago

Seriously Rob Bottin's Lovecraftian nightmare fuel are the greatest practical f/x & make-up ever committed to celluloid. I never ever tire of this particularly this sequence (the tendril shooting out of the head is still jaw-dropping HTF!Did they do that! *chef's kiss*

Leandra2 years ago

Eww 🫣

HALLOW’S HORROR SITE2 years ago

Fantastic!!

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