The Thing (1982) [Part 2]

We're back to wrap up our two-part discussion of one of the
all-time great Carpenter films, 1982's The Thing! This
time around, we take a look at the film's chilling second half,
from the infamous "defibrillator" sequence to the most terrifying
blood test in movie history to the brilliant ending that drives
home the film's themes of both apocalyptic despair and -- perhaps
surprisingly -- sacrifice and brotherhood in the face of
unimaginable evil. We also discuss the film's box-office
disappointment and its effects on Carpenter's later career, as
well as the much-deserved cult following that began to spring up
as The Thing caught up with audiences in the VHS era. Even
with a much-discussed remake on the horizon, this classic will
always hold a special place in Chris and Nick's hearts (after
all, man IS the warmest place to hide!), and we're excited to
return to it one more time before tackling the rest of
Carpenter's fascinating 1980s output.