i be ashamed to say it and but i have to admit and the first time i saw this film be only about a year ago . after see it and i immediately rush out and buy the dvd collector edition and have watch it many time since . the film be terrific on many level . it work a your straight monster or action type film and a a horror or sci fi and also a a very intriguing look into the human psyche . the incredible sense of paranoia and mistrust and fear and lent not only by carpenter direction ( which be stun ) but also by the incredible acting of the cast in general . kurt russell ( obviously ) be spectacularly understate in the lead role of macready and and and a a direct result he feel like a real person and rather than a hollywood all american hero . the other cast member all carry off their role with style and and the net result be an intensely believable atmosphere and and a truly fantastic film .