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Can we get a sequel?

posted 8 years ago by tkell31
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I know it would be tough to follow up, the prequel isn't bad, but with all the crappy movies out there getting 2s, 3s etc how about someone pick this up where it left off? Small scale it could just be a rescue group that gets caught up in the Thing's trap, larger scale it somehow got to a town, and even larger scale it gets back to the mainland. I would hate to see it butchered, but this was one of my favorite movies growing up and it would be nice to get some more of the human imitating thing.

[–] BKB (7344) 10 months ago

I believe if memory does serve correctly that the sequel to this is actually on a videogame, a story continuation it seems??

Is there an alternate ending to The Thing?
The Thing's First Alternate Ending: MacReady is Saved

This ending came about due to the input of Todd Ramsay, an editor who worked on the film. Ramsay believed that a bleak ending wouldn't test well with audiences, so he suggested that Carpenter film a happier one. Carpenter reluctantly agreed and filmed a new version.Mar 13, 2022"