Nice to see another filmmaker around here. I can appreciate the practical effects desire. I tend to shoot only with practical effects if possible. I see a blending of practical and digital effects in the future. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, but a blending of the two I think would give the best results. However this is extremely dependent on what exactly you're hoping to achieve. Creature effects would be a great example of using both practial and digital.
I love the Thing. It's one of my all time favorite horror movies. I've seen it bunch of times, but I always still still that certain level of dread that only the movie can bring.
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