The Damned Thing (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, The Damned Thing is a drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. The Damned Thing, inspired by Ambrose Bierce's classic short-story of the same title, is the apocalyptic tale of a monstrous force that devastates Sheriff Kevin Reddle's family and his small Texas town of Cloverdale. As a child, Reddle's father goes berserk, guns down his wife, and almost kills Kevin before being disemboweled by an invisible force. Before he dies, Kevin's father says the "damned thing" has found him....
Who’s in it. The Damned Thing stars Sean Patrick Flanery as Sheriff Kevin Reddle, Marisa Coughlan as Dina, Brendan Fletcher as Deputy Strauss and Alex Ferris as Mikey Reddle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Damned Thing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Damned Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Damned Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Damned Thing (2006)?
- In US, The Damned Thing is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Damned Thing worth watching?
- The Damned Thing holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Damned Thing?
- The Damned Thing stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Marisa Coughlan, Brendan Fletcher, Alex Ferris and Brent Stait.
- When was The Damned Thing released?
- The Damned Thing was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.