The Thing

1982 "Man is the warmest place to hide."

The Thing

8.2 | 1h49m | R | en | Horror

In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror... and becomes one of them.

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8.2 | 1h49m | R | en | Horror , Science Fiction , Mystery | More Info

Released: June. 25,1982 | Released Producted By: Universal Pictures , The Turman-Foster Company Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.theofficialjohncarpenter.com/the-thing/

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Cast

Kurt Russell , Keith David , Wilford Brimley

Director

Henry Larrecq

Producted By

Universal Pictures , The Turman-Foster Company

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Keith David

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Wilford Brimley

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Reviews

clarencebutler John Carpenter's the Thing is a hugely atmospheric horror science fiction set in the cold settings of an Antarctican base camp. A dog is rescued by the American team of researchers out of which arises an alien entity that has the capability to take any organism's shape or form. One by one the base camp members are "afflicted" and the way this goes about is what makes The Thing so special. You really don't know who would become the next victim and we are as much in confusion as the researchers. The set design is so good it still hasn't dated at all and the performances from everyone of the cast is excellent. Carpenter was at the height of his directing prowess at the time and the film is expertly shot and edited. The Thing is a rare film: An excellent science fiction as well as horror entry.

paulclaassen Much better than expected! The visual effects are amazing and quite frightening, actually! The plot is not that great, but still entertaining and the suspense is nail-biting. This is a true horror classic.

funtasticfour I saw this movie as a kid, and loved it. It freaked me out, and the effects were awesome. I loved it so much I read the book, and owned it on VHS. Now I've watched it with my daughters, separately and they loved it too. The effects still hold up and it's still tense and exciting. And funnily enough, I wondered out loud if this movie is why I'm not a dog guy :P

Osmosis Iron The best sci-fi/horror movie I have seen! The U.S. outpost in Antarctica provides a great setting, isolation and cold create a perfect atmosphere for this kind of film. Some of the best practical effects aided by great lighting bring to life one of the most fearsome and creative creatures to hit the big screen! The cast of characters is great and very memorable. The ending is really good!