Which film did you prefer, they're both classics, remakes (or sequels of classics) awesome and filled with suspense and both known for their classic endings and famous scenes & moments. So, which did you prefer and why? John Carpenter's The Thing or 1978 Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
"I am the ultimate badass, you do not wanna `*beep*` wit' me!" Hudson in Aliens.
The Thing is an absolute classic, no comparison
shareIOTBS is a better, creepier movie.
The Thing has awesome SFX but doesn't get under my skin like Invasion did.
The Thing, though I love Invasion, it is a fantastic alien invasion film, I think The Thing is not only more consistent but has a more satisfying conclusion.
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I am of the age where the originals were played on TV constantly when i was 7 to 10
The Thing never left an impression on me; I considered it OK. The remake I think is a great study in paranoia.
The original Invasion was a favorite even before I understood it was a metaphor. It had gravitas.
The original Thing and rake Invasion are just passable horror movies to me.
The Thing was definitely more fun and "cool," but Body Snatchers was more respectable. Snooty adults weren't ashamed to admit they liked Body Snatchers.
shareWhen it comes to these sci-fi horror remakes circa the 70s and 80s;
1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
2. The Fly (1986)
3. The Thing (1982)
4. The Blob (1988)
Only a handful of movies can go toe-to-toe with IOTBS in my opinion.