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The Thing from Another World

NR19511h 27mChristian Nyby
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 87%
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"Natural or Supernatural?"

Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.

DramaHorrorScience Fiction
Flying SaucerBased On Novel Or BookPilotResearch StationBaseArctic Polar Circle RegionSurvivalBlack And WhiteAlien InvasionNorth Pole

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Thing from Another World (1951) about?

Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.

Who stars in The Thing from Another World?

The Thing from Another World stars Kenneth Tobey (Captain Patrick Hendry), Margaret Sheridan (Nikki), Robert Cornthwaite (Dr. Arthur Carrington), Douglas Spencer (Ned 'Scotty' Scott), James Young (Lt. Eddie Dykes). The film was directed by Christian Nyby.

How long is The Thing from Another World?

The Thing from Another World has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated NR.

Is The Thing from Another World worth watching?

The Thing from Another World holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Drama, Horror, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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