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As you say, Carpenter's The Thing is a far better film than Hawkes' original. Although I actually think that's largelu because Carpenter didn't really trying to remake the original - as such. I think it's more a kind of homage to 50s sci fi movies in general. It's more like a tribute than it is a remake. And besides, the Thing never had that 20-30-something cult following in the way that LHotL has. 90% of the horror being remade right now comes from a fairly brief period (mid-70s early 80s) which has a massive cult following that's easy to exploit. As you say, while we both know that, and will nodoubt be moaning all the way through it, we'll still pay good money to watch the bastard.
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