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Christian Nyby dissed the remake

posted 10 years ago by mercury4
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I read that Nyby said, "If you want blood, go to the slaughterhouse. All in all, it's a terrific commercial for J&B Scotch."

I had read he denounced Carpenter's version, but if that's what he said, I think it's funny.

[–] ConsumeConformSubmitObey 10 years ago

When I drink J&B I like to think I'm getting "RJ MacReady drunk."

[–] lazlopanaflex 10 years ago

It's a good line but it upset Carpenter. Luckily the remake is more appreciated now.

[–] psychocosmic-1 10 years ago

Yes! Even if the Thing 51 is one of the most influential sci fi horror ever made, to be fair, Carpenter made a film based on the story by Campbell Jr in 1938? The only one so far that make it justice!