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The Thing

The Thing

Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.

A twelve-man 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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Thing
  • Genres: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
  • Release Date: 1982-06-25
  • Runtime: 109 minutes
  • Rating: 8.069/10 (7440 votes)
  • Budget: $15,000,000
  • Revenue: $19,629,760
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, The Turman-Foster Company, Province of BC, Ministry of Tourism, Film Promotion Office
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 10.1978
  • Languages: English, Norwegian

Cast & Crew

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

as MacReady

Keith David

Keith David

as Childs

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

as Blair

T.K. Carter

T.K. Carter

as Nauls

David Clennon

David Clennon

as Palmer

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

as Dr. Copper

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

as Norris

Peter Maloney

Peter Maloney

as Bennings

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

as Clark

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

as Garry

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Mac's Horrifying Discovery - Extended Preview

THE THING 1982 miniature effects

"He's Not Breathing" - Extended Preview

40th Anniversary Spot

The Thing (1982) - Trailer HD 1080p

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Thing?

The Thing is a Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 1982-06-25.

Who are the main actors in The Thing?

The main cast includes Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, .

Where can I watch The Thing online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Thing is available.

Is The Thing based on a true story?

Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.

What is the IMDb rating of The Thing?

The Thing has an IMDb rating of 8.069/10 based on 7440 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Thing?

The movie had a production budget of $15,000,000 and earned $19,629,760 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Thing?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, The Turman-Foster Company, Province of BC, Ministry of Tourism, Film Promotion Office. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Thing filmed?

The Thing was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Thing?

The total runtime of The Thing is 109 minutes.

Is The Thing suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Thing?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Thing.

Does The Thing have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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