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The Thing

The Thing

Horror • R • 1982 • 1 hr 49 min
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8.4
IMDb
8.2

A team of American scientists investigate the empty, destroyed base of their Norwegian counterparts in Antarctica, only to discover a terrifying life force that can take the form of its prey.

Staring

Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon

Directed By

John Carpenter

Written By

Bill Lancaster

Attributes

Dark

Genre

HorrorMysteryScience Fiction

Release Date

June 25, 1982

User Reviews

Carlos Chavando
Carlos Chavando
The Thing is a classic that blends suspense, practical effects, and haunting score to create an unforgettable experience. #horror #classic
Anthony
Anthony
The perfect mix of all the best aspects of horror from the gut wrenching tension to the grotesque creature
Geronimo Johnstock
Geronimo Johnstock
My wife and I are about to get a dog and watching this right beforehand was a big mistake on my part. It’s awesome though.
Elias Socrates
Elias Socrates
The quintessential claustrophobic horror film. A gripping classic. Beautifully crafted and executed in almost every way.
Salty
Salty
Classic body horror and an alien whodunnits So many great moments. The effects are grotesque and delightful. Required horror fan viewing.
Jonathan Tyler
Jonathan Tyler
Love this movie, I wished I watched it sooner. Amazing atmosphere, and the paranoia had me guessing who's who the entire time.
Julian Ganster
Julian Ganster
Classical effects just never get old. One classic that ya sure need to watch
Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson
My first real taste of a horror movie, and it scared the be-jesus out of me.
Jaime Silva
Jaime Silva
My favorite horror movie because of the effects, setting and characters.
Peter Dockerty
Peter Dockerty
John carpenters finest work just get it watched 👌

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Ratings
379 (1%)
1,670 (6%)
9,849 (35%)
16,258 (58%)
8.4 – Based on 28.1k ratings
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40th Anniversary Spot
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The Thing | The Blood Test
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The Thing - The Arrow Video Story
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The Thing (1982) - Bonus Clip 3: New Interviews With Joel Polis, Peter Maloney, And Thomas G. Waites
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The Thing (1982) - Bonus Clip 2: New Interviews With Actors, Richard Masur and Peter Maloney
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The Thing (1982) - Bonus Clip 1: New Interviews With Mick Garris and Director John Carpenter
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The Thing (1982) - Clip 2: It's Alive! (HD)

Cast & Crew

John Carpenter
John
Carpenter
Kurt Russell
Kurt
Russell
Keith David
Keith
David
Wilford Brimley
Wilford
Brimley
T.K. Carter
T.K.
Carter
David Clennon
David
Clennon
Richard Dysart
Richard
Dysart
Charles Hallahan
Charles
Hallahan
Peter Maloney
Peter
Maloney
Richard Masur
Richard
Masur
Donald Moffat
Donald
Moffat
Bill Lancaster
Bill
Lancaster

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