# 2 Who to Trust? Our Four Takes on the Paranoia of The Thing (and Why We Love the Couch Scene)

Get ready to brave the icy terror with the Four Takes Movie Podcast! This week, your intrepid hosts – Luke, David (who mysteriously shed 8 pounds!), Martin, and the easily spooked Adam – plunge headfirst into the chilling world of John Carpenter's 1982 masterpiece, The Thing.

Have you ever wondered if a horror film could make you laugh and hide behind the sofa simultaneously? Join us as we dissect the truly horrendous yet groundbreaking special effects by the legendary Rob Botin (remember, it's "Bo-teen," not "Bot-ton"!). We marvel at how PVA glue and papier-mâché created creatures more terrifying than some of today's CGI monstrosities!

We don't just scream at the screen (well, Adam does a bit). We delve into how The Thing has influenced other cinematic gems, from Quentin Tarantino's Hateful Eight and Reservoir Dogs to episodes of X-Files ("Ice") and even Red Dwarf ("Polymorph"). Prepare for debates on the distinct lack of character development, where most of the unlucky inhabitants of Outpost 31 are essentially McGuffins ripe for creative (and gruesome) dispatch.

Relive the iconic (and slightly stomach-churning) couch scene with our vivid commentary, and hear our hilarious takes on the best (exploding heads!) and worst (grenade-mishandling Norwegians!) moments. We even touch upon the terrifying computer game and the divisive prequel that tried to explain the unexplainable.

If you enjoy movie discussions with a healthy dose of banter and questionable opinions, then you absolutely need to hear our full take on The Thing.

Sit Back, Relax & Tune In 🍿🎬🎧

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Join Luke, David, Martin, and Adam for more cinematic adventures (next up: The Goonies!). Trust us, it'll be more fun than sharing a blood sample in the Antarctic! You won't know who to trust... but you'll definitely enjoy listening!