The Thing [1982]

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The Thing

1982
Movie
R
IMDb8.2/ 10(510k)
86%
8.1/ 10
HorrorMystery & ThrillerScience-Fiction

Overview

A team of twelve researchers at a remote Antarctic station unearths an ancient, shape-shifting alien. Once thawed, the creature brings chaos and terror as it begins to imitate the crew members.

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Synopsis

Set in the Antarctic winter of 1982, twelve researchers at a remote outpost discover an alien organism frozen in the ice for over 100,000 years. This creature has the ability to perfectly mimic any living being. As the organism is thawed, it starts to sow paranoia and destroy trust among the isolated team, forcing them into a desperate struggle for survival against an enemy that could be any one of them.

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Cast & Crew

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Randy / Narrator

Keith David

Keith David

Charlie Jensen

Larry J. Franco

Larry J. Franco

Norwegian Passenger with Rifle

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Dr. Copper

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Paul (voice) / Michael Myers (uncredited)

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

Norris

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Pop Fisher

Peter Maloney

Peter Maloney

Bennings

Norbert Weisser

Norbert Weisser

Albert Hujar

Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau

Catwoman / Selina Kyle / Renée Montoya (voice)

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Clark

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Garry

T.K. Carter

T.K. Carter

Car Washer Employee

Thomas G. Waites

Thomas G. Waites

Windows

David Clennon

David Clennon

Rand Elliott

Joel Polis

Joel Polis

Fuchs

Nate Irwin

Nate Irwin

Helicopter Pilot

William Zeman

William Zeman

Pilot

ABOUT THE movie

DIRECTOR

John Carpenter

RATING

IMDB Icon8.2(510k)
86%
8.1

Genres

Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Science-Fiction

Runtime

1hr 49min

Age Rating

R

Production Countries

Canada, United States

RELEASE DATE

Jun 25, 1982

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