I like the 1951 one less messy
They are BOTH awesome!
Next time you watch the original, pay attention to the script. It’s one of the best screenplays ever written. Too bad James Arness didn’t have any lines.
I was 8 in ‘51 and saw The Thing at a theater with my aunt. Scared the crap out of me. BTW James Arness was the thing.
I love Scotty.