The Thing - 6

This John Carpenter film from 1982 looks like it could have been made in the 90's, the visual effects are that good. It was made in the upswing of the horror genre following the release of Alien. The film follows a research station in Antarctica and the strange alien organism that seems to want to kill them all. It is not as corny as most films with this sort of premise. It shows more realistic fears and clearer thinking, and the science of the process is really interesting. In the end the film doesn't really explain the thing, but rather focuses on the dynamics of groups while reacting to mysterious events. It is, overall, an entertaining film.