10 Horrific Sci-Fi Movie Moments That Come Out Of Nowhere
6. The Thing - Chest Mouth
Overlooked on its 1982 release, John Carpenter's The Thing has gone on to be viewed as an all-time classic. The flick is relentless in its suspenseful terror, something only enhanced by the superb effects on display.
With the ability to assimilate and imitate anything it comes in contact with, this creature hides in plain sight. As a result, the crew is forced to watch each other carefully. The Antarctic cold could kill them in minutes, but on the inside things are no safer. This forms the backbone of the film's scare factor.
As the tensions mount, Norris is knocked over and passes away suddenly, seemingly from a heart attack. The group quickly turns their attention to resuscitating him. When Dr Copper, played by Richard Dysart, lays him out on a table and pulls out the defib unit, you'd think Norris might spring back to life. He does, but in a way no one expected.
The doctor's arms plunge into a mouth, which immediately bites off his arms. It's perhaps the most shocking moment in The Thing and it comes after building a massive amount of tension. Following several bouts of dialogue between the crew, the moment hits like a brick wall, triggering another showcase of the production's outstanding practical effects.