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The Thing (1982)

R · 1982-06-25 · 1h 49m · EN
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Man is The Warmest Place to Hide.

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.

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John CarpenterDirector
Budget
$15M
Box office
$19.6M

Media

▶ The Thing | The Blood Test▶ The Thing (1982) - Clip 2: It's Alive! (HD)▶ The Thing (1982) - Clip 1: Kill It! (HD)▶ Official Trailer

Top billed cast

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Kurt RussellKurt RussellR.J. MacReadyWilford BrimleyWilford BrimleyBlairT.K. CarterT.K. CarterNaulsDavid ClennonDavid ClennonPalmerKeith DavidKeith DavidChildsRichard DysartRichard DysartDr. CopperCharles HallahanCharles HallahanNorrisPeter MaloneyPeter MaloneyBenningsRichard MasurRichard MasurClarkDonald MoffatDonald MoffatGarryJoel PolisJoel PolisFuchsThomas G. WaitesThomas G. WaitesWindows

Keywords

Based on novel or bookAlienRemakeSpacecraftAlien life-formSled dogsSnow stormMutationAlien monsterCreatureCult filmBody horrorAlien infectionSpace marineParanoiaResearch stationAntarcticaShape shifting alienAlien parasitesIsolated placeSnowstormLoose adaptation

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHorror · Mystery · Science FictionTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Alien · RemakeNarrative complexityMysteryVisual styleSpacecraft · Space MarineDirector preference65294Actor preference2240 · 46494 · 65282

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Frequently asked questions about The Thing

What is The Thing about?

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.

How long is The Thing?

The Thing has a runtime of 109 minutes.