Thing-Fest 2008 - Q&A Videos with Thomas Waites

The following are videos from Thing-Fest 2008, held on Thursday October 16, 2008 with actor Thomas Waites (Windows) in attendance.

Click here for pictures of the 2008 event held at the Bloor Cinema in Toronto.

Thing-Fest is an annual event hosted by Outpost 31 and includes a screening of The Thing as well as a gallery of props and memorabilia.

For more on Outpost 31 check out their website.

For more about Thomas Waites, check out his website.

Pre-screening introduction. Order of speakers: actor Thomas Waites (Windows), Dave Alexander from Rue Morgue, Todd Cameron from Outpost 31 & Thing-Fest organizer:


Actor Thomas Waites responds to audience question on how he got involved in the film:


Actor Thomas Waites talks about stunts and the origin of the name Windows:


Actor Thomas Waites talks about the importance of rapport between the cast and the rehearsal process:


Actor Thomas Waites talks about the cold during the filming as well as the most impressive story during the process of making the film:


Actor Thomas Waites responds to audience question on if he kept in touch with people from the film:


Response to question regarding the fact that it wasn't a box office success, as well as the strength of the work as a whole:

It was also mentioned that it came out the same year as E.T. which was widely popular and had a very different message. Fans of The Thing will be happy to know the film proudly sits at #169 on the IMDb top 250 list*, one spot ahead of Scarface.

* as of December 7, 2008

Thing-Fest 2008

In celebration of the first snowy day here in Toronto I've decided it's the perfect time to share the experience of Thing-Fest 2008. Since 2001, Outpost 31 has had an annual celebration of all things The Thing, the 1982 John Carpenter cult horror film. Thing-Fest includes a Thing Gallery (see pictures below) and of course, a screening of the film in glorious 35mm.

This year, the celebration was at The Bloor Cinema here in Toronto on Thursday October 16/08. In addition to the screening and gallery, the audience was treated to a special appearance and Q&A with Thomas Waites who played the character Windows (see video clips of the Q&A here). The night was full of energy and enthusiasm for the cult classic.

For more on Outpost 31 check out their website.

If you are a fan of The Thing you may be particularly interested in their return to Stewart trip where they are planning a trip to Stewart, BC to visit the shooting location of the film.

For more about Thomas Waites, check out his website.

And now, for the pics! If you haven't seen the film, well.. go see it now! Also, be forewarned that the images include spoilers.

Billboard at The Bloor Cinema


Healthy pre-screening line up.




Actor Thomas Waites (Windows) with Dave Alexander of Rue Morgue


Actor Thomas Waites (Windows) with Dave Alexander of Rue Morgue


Actor Thomas Waites


Gallery of props and memorabilia from the film