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 Larry J. Franco, John Carpenter, Jeffrey Chernov, Candy Artmont, Christine Wilson, Michael Steele
Writers Bill Lancaster, John W. Campbell Jr.

Cast

Kurt Russell

as R.J. MacReady

Keith David

as Childs

Wilford Brimley

as Dr. 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 (uncredited)

Larry J. Franco

as Norwegian Passenger With Rifle (uncredited)

Nate Irwin

as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)

William Zeman

as Pilot (uncredited)

Adrienne Barbeau

as Computer (voice) (uncredited)

John Carpenter

as Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)

Jed

as The Dog (uncredited)