The Thing

The Thing

Horror • R • 1982 • 1 hr 49 min

8.4

8.2

Starring

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

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Genre

Horror Mystery Science Fiction

Release Date

June 25, 1982

User Reviews

Stephen Brennan

Atmosphere alone makes this an all time classic, but the ambiguous ending always keeps me coming back. A horror movie well ahead of its time

So good. Everything works. Keeps you interested and guessing took the end and even after. This is a must see. Watch it, you will like it.

The film is steeped in paranoia, keeping us on edge as we try to discern which characters might have been assimilated by the alien creature

Carlos Chavando

The Thing is a classic that blends suspense, practical effects, and haunting score to create an unforgettable experience. #horror #classic

The perfect mix of all the best aspects of horror from the gut wrenching tension to the grotesque creature

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.

It could have been scarier the special effects were a bit dated I wish I had seen it sooner

Why people in ‘82 hated this movie is beyond me. A classic creature feature with insane effects and a legendary Kurt Russell. Can’t beat it!

Perfect winter paranoia horror flick to get your own episode of cabin fever

Classic body horror and an alien whodunnits So many great moments. The effects are grotesque and delightful. Required horror fan viewing.

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