From 1982’s The Thing, here is one of the greatest endings in the history of horror. Kurt Russell and Keith David play two characters who might be the final survivors of the The Thing’s rampage or who might just be one human talking to one alien. With nothing to do but wait for the inevitable, the two of them share a drink and prepare to freeze.
The scene features great acting from Russell and David and great direction from John Carpenter. It’s one of those endings that you will never forget.
Through the Shattered Lens 
You are absolutely right – a GREAT film from beginning to end: characters you come to know and care about, the shock after shock after shock, and that ending…too grim? Well, I for one loved it as you note how powerful it is
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Carpenter’s films tend to have a nihilistic air about them.
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