The Thing, as well as a new ‘Lost Themes’ arriving early next year.The Master of Horror was speaking as part of Fantasia Film Festival, where he had accepted this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.When asked about upcoming work he’d discussed with Jason Blum, the founder and CEO of popular horror institution Blumhouse Productions, Carpenter mentioned one of their most highly anticipated projects – an update on the director’s 1982 classic.“I think he’s gonna be working on rebooting The Thing,” he told the interviewer, adding that he would be involved, but work on the project was still “down the road”.
The director wouldn’t be drawn on whether it would take the form of a prequel, sequel or remake.The film was previously remade as recently as.
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