Well, I just couldn't hang in waiting for a re-release with extras. Had to complete my DVD trilogy of what I consider the top 3 sci-fi films of the early '50s, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, THE THING and WAR OF THE WORLDS. I recently bought the DVD at Suncoast for $9.99.
THE THING is always amazing and a joy to watch. It goes back to my early days of Monster Kidism. I love the cast, the over-lapping dialogue and Dimitri Tiomkin's outstanding score. The build up to each encounter remains very suspenseful, even after all these years. I also love the eerie sounds the Thing makes. Those growls and howls are blood curdling and other-worldly. I don't believe I've ever heard them recycled anywhere else. I introduced my 13 year old twins to this last weekend and they said it was really good. My daughter especially liked the comments by Scotty such as, "Let me get a picture before some one makes a salad out of him." A great, landmark film.