The video is a review of the 2011 prequel to John Carpenter's 1982 film "The Thing". The reviewer, James A. Janisse, discusses the film's plot, characters, and kills, while also comparing it to the original. The prequel tells the story of a Norwegian research team that discovers an alien creature in Antarctica, which eventually infiltrates and kills the team members one by one.
Janisse points out that the film's characters are not as memorable as those in the original, but praises the film's attention to continuity with the original. He also criticizes the film's use of CGI, particularly in the creature's design and movements.
The review then focuses on the kills in the film, with Janisse awarding a "Golden Chainsaw" for the coolest kill to Juliette's background transformation. He also awards a "Dull Machete" for the lamest kill to Derek's death by tentacle stab.
The review concludes with a summary of the film's kill count, which includes 13 deaths, with a kill on average every 7.85 minutes. Janisse also mentions that the film's director, Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., has not directed any other feature films since this one.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The 2011 film "The Thing" is a prequel to the 1982 film of the same name.
2. The film is about a Norwegian research team that discovers an alien creature in Antarctica.
3. The team is led by Dr. Sander Halvorson, played by Ulrich Thomsen.
4. The film's protagonist is Kate Lloyd, a paleontologist played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
5. The film's plot follows the team's discovery of the alien creature and their attempts to study it, which ultimately lead to chaos and destruction.
6. The film features a number of kills, including several characters being assimilated by the alien creature.
7. The film's ending is a cliffhanger, with Kate Lloyd escaping the research station and chasing after a dog that has been infected by the alien creature.
8. The film's credits feature a segment that shows the aftermath of the events of the film, including the fate of several characters.
9. The film was directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. and written by Eric Heisserer.
10. The film was released in 2011 and received mixed reviews from critics.
11. The film's runtime is 102 minutes.
12. 13 people died in the film, including 12 men and 1 woman.
13. The film's kill rate is approximately 1 kill every 7.85 minutes.