Kurt Russell shocked the world back in 1982 when a cult-classic horror/sci-fi movie was released with him in the lead role. Being nominated for the best horror film back in those days, John Carpenter-directed The Thing became one of the most fascinating movies to exist.
With an ending that seemed to be melancholic and yet incomplete, Kurt Russell and Keith David share a bottle of Scotch Whiskey at the end with distrust of the other. In a cryptic message, director John Carpenter hinted at the possibility of a sequel to the 1982 cult classic…and the fans went crazy.
Kurt Russell’s The Thing May Just Get A Sequel
John Carpenter has been an avid fan of the horror genre and is considered to be one of the most brilliant directors in scaring and traumatizing people. The director came up with the 1982 cult classic movie The Thing which failed at first but gained popularity and love over time and became a cult classic.
During the Texas Frightmare Weekend, Carpenter gave an appearance and talked to his fans regarding his upcoming projects and his past experiences. A fan seemingly asked the question to Carpenter regarding the incomplete ending of Kurt Russell in The Thing. Giving away no spoilers, Carpenter gave a cryptic answer that the answers to the film’s ending…might be revealed in a sequel to the 1982 cult classic!
“I have been sworn to secrecy, okay, because there may be, I don’t know if there will be, there may be a Thing 2.”
This isn’t the first time the director has shown interest in a sequel to the film. Alongside The Thing 2, the director also seems to be quite interested in working with veteran actor Kurt Russell once again as the duo discussed the possibility of a sequel to Big Trouble in Little China.
Kurt Russell Ironically Refused The Expendables Franchise
Back when Sylvester Stallone wanted Kurt Russell to join his franchise, the actor had not even replied to Stallone with a yes or a no. According to The Expendables actor, Russell’s agent did not even send the letter to the actor!
Citing the reason as not interested in starring in “ensemble casting”, Kurt Russell denied the movie but was cast as Mr. Nobody in the Fast & Furious franchise sometime later. In an earlier interview, Russell stated that he had “never seen any of them [The Expendables]. It’s not a beat I get. It’s like looking backward to me.”
With rumors of a sequel, nothing has been confirmed yet as people ecstatically await a sequel to The Thing. The 1982 movie is available to rent on Apple TV+.
Source: Creepy Catalog
