this be my first john carpenter film and i must say i be very impressed by the thing . right from the beginning and the film draw you in and and never let up on the tension . the film special effect and model hold up well even today . other than kurt russell and i wasn not familiar with any of the cast member but they be all exceptional in impart fear and paranoia and and the desperation to survive . the universal dvd have a wealth of very interest behind the scene extra . strongly recommend and positive .