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Can't say I am overly excited by the prospect of this film. Not sure a prequel is really required. One of the many great aspects of The Thing is the fact that you are essentially watching what happened to the Norwegians through the experiances of the US group. You don't really need a prequel to fill in the blanks. The only story to tell is the one you've already told. Can't say I like the idea of bringing MacReady's brother into the story either. Can't really see it making much sense without alot of unnecessary explanation.
I'll probably give it a watch all the same, just rather see an original take on the story than a rehash of a classic that was done exceptionally well. In that respect I'd rather see a remake than prequel, at least that way they have more freedom. Maybe they can blend elements of the original story/ film with Carpenter's version to make something work, the whole idea just doesn't sit right with me though, but I'd be happy to be proved wrong.
Ultimatley, I'd also much rather see Carpenter do the sequel that has been mentioned in the past, with Kurt Russell & Keith David reprising their roles.
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