The Thing Title: A Documentary Demonstration

A project in Portland, OR by Peter Kuran
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42 years ago, I created the iconic title for John Carpenter's The Thing without a behind-the-scenes record. Now I want to re-create it!
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Backers: 35
Average Pledge Per Backer: $65

Funded: $2,290 of $1,800
Dates: Jul 9th -> Aug 8th (30 days)
Project By: Peter Kuran
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Latest News

Its a done deal!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations everyone.  You did it.  I can't take credit for making it happen since Kickstarter doesn't allow me to contribute.  Its now up to me to get it done.  I'll keep everyone informed and hopefully be done within the month (self imposed... (Read More)

This is going to be a nail biter finish with just 3 days to go

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so close everybody with just 3 days to go and 90% there.  But Kickstarter is all or nothing so if it doesn't hit its goal, its over. Regardless, I would like to thank everyone for participating and most importantly, tell your friends!... (Read More)

One week to go, another picture to say thank you. The Space ship at Apogee. Courtesy of Susan Turner.

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
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The Thing Title: Visual Effects Revisited

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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Uncovered footage

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I've already uncovered footage of the individual elements that have been lost since giving them to the folks putting one of the Laser Disc versions together decades ago. I never got them back. But I'm getting the material digitized this week and will... (Read More)

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