The Thing

The Thing

109 mins | Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery | June 25, 1982

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.

The Thing

109 mins | Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery | June 25, 1982

The Thing
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.
IMDb rating 8.2
Producers Universal Pictures, Turman-Foster Company, Province of BC, Ministry of Tourism, Film Promotion Office
Original title The Thing
Directors Michael Steele, Christine Wilson, Candy Artmont, Jeffrey Chernov, John Carpenter, Larry J. Franco
Writers John W. Campbell Jr., Bill Lancaster

Cast

Kurt Russell

as R.J. MacReady

Keith David

as Childs

Wilford Brimley

as Blair

T.K. Carter

as Nauls

David Clennon

as Palmer

Richard Dysart

as Dr. Copper

Charles Hallahan

as Norris

Peter Maloney

as Bennings

Richard Masur

as Clark

Donald Moffat

as Garry

Joel Polis

as Fuchs

Thomas G. Waites

as Windows

Norbert Weisser

as Norwegian

Larry J. Franco

as Norwegian Passenger with Rifle

Nate Irwin

as Helicopter Pilot

William Zeman

as Pilot

Adrienne Barbeau

as Computer (voice) (uncredited)

John Carpenter

as Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)

Jed

as The Dog (uncredited)