Universal Pictures has launched several interactive engagements for the prequel to 1982’s The Thing. A new website at itwillbecomeyou.com {link no longer active} allows users to create a 15 second video of themselves and then add a special effect which will transform them into ‘the Thing’. Once completed, fans can upload their Scare Video to YouTube. Also, a mobile game called ‘The Flamethrower’ is available for iOS {link no longer active} and Android {link no longer active} devices allowing fans to battle shape-shifting aliens with flamethrowers in a virtual 360° environment and “infect” themselves using augmented reality app.
Battle Shape-Shifting Aliens, Infect Yourself And Transform Into The Thing
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