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In response to "ST Movie Poll: What is your favorite scary movie? One that you wouldn't mind watching again?" by con_carne

Halloween this year I want to make Mrs.V watch either Poltergeist or The Thing (Kurt Russel version)

Posted by Dr.Vermin (aka Dr.Vermin) Oct 11 '13, 10:41

The practical effects in both are just so good, and still look good, IIRC.

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I've rewatched both of those, and I think you remember correctly (The Thing spoils) - con_carne Oct 11, 11:01 2
- i think in general good analog makeup/effect work tends to hold up better than digital.... - x Oct 11, 11:05 1
  - That's true. For one, it seems really hard to "light" a digital element in a scene - con_carne Oct 11, 11:09

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