It's the ones that deal with the inner fear, the unknown realms and the mysticisms that are scary. You had that in the Carpenter version, and you have that in this prequel. It's paying homage, very much, to that.

The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off - I'd rather stay in character.

I think always as an actor. I go in knowing how I'm going to play it. That's about it.

It's very important to stretch, because while it's good to look pumped, a lot of the moves are split legs, and twisting fast. So you really, really have to stay supple.

What I like about the Carpenter take on The Thing is the fact that it just has so much suspense. It seemed like a different story, with the horror elements. Those films that really speak to the primal fear that we, as human beings, have about the unknown have always intrigued me. That's the really scary thing, not the slasher, macabre movies.

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience. I played a character on Oz and people still approach me in the streets today.

You really have to act your pants off to stay alive. I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.