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The Thing (1982)

From Failure to Masterpiece

Perhaps John Carpenter's finest work, The Thing may be beloved now but was completely ignored by audiences upon its release in 1982. It's a perfect choice to talk about as we get into spooky season. Guest Sean O'Connor returns to the podcast to discuss. ___ Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official Twitter: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

October 10, 2025 • 01:15:21
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Another movie. Another conversation.