NOVA Horror Club Discussion - The Thing (1982)

NOTE: This is NOT a screening, please watch the movies before the discussion.

Set in a remote Antarctic outpost, John Carpenter's The Thing follows a crew whose routine is disrupted by a violent encounter they can’t explain. What begins as an investigation spirals into suspicion and claustrophobia as the fragile bonds holding them together begin to crumble.

With tight pacing, a strong ensemble cast, and legendary creature work by special effects maestro Rob Bottin, the film draws you into a world where every decision feels like a gamble — and every moment pushes the characters closer to the breaking point.

Stick around after the screening for our group discussion as we unpack the film’s suspense, character dynamics, and the way it weaponizes uncertainty.

The Thing is streaming for free on YouTube.