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The Thing

R19821h 49mJohn Carpenter
IMDb 8.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 57

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"Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone."

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

HorrorMysteryScience Fiction
SpacecraftHelicopterSpace MarineColdBased On Novel Or BookIsolationMutationParanoiaHalloweenSnowstorm

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Thing (1982) about?

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

Who stars in The Thing?

The Thing stars Kurt Russell (MacReady), Wilford Brimley (Blair), T.K. Carter (Nauls), David Clennon (Palmer), Keith David (Childs). The film was directed by John Carpenter.

How long is The Thing?

The Thing has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated R.

Is The Thing worth watching?

The Thing holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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