Horror fans are in for a treat as the classic sci-fi thriller ‘The Thing,’ directed by John Carpenter, comes to town for a special late night screening. Widely regarded as a masterpiece of suspense and special effects, the film follows a group of researchers in Antarctica as they confront a shape-shifting alien. The event will take place this weekend, providing audiences with a rare chance to experience the chilling paranoia and practical effects of the 1982 classic on the big screen.