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The Thing is a horror sci-fi film that takes place in Antarctica and follows a group of researchers who are terrorized by a shape-shifting alien. The movie delves into themes of paranoia, isolation, and the potential dangers of extraterrestrial life. It’s popular for its groundbreaking special effects and tense atmosphere, which contribute to its status as a cult classic. The film’s thrilling scenes and memorable moments make it remain a staple in the sci-fi horror genre.

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Bounding Into Halloween Reaches Its Conclusion On Night 31 With John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ & ‘Halloween’

The station commander Garry (Donald Moffat) sees his shot, and puts a round in the Norwegian’s eye socket. While that was the end of his story, it was only the beginning for Outpost 31. Because that’s no ordinary dog. It’s actually a hostile alien lifeform that can assimilate (aka digest), and perfectly imitate other lifeforms. at Boundingintocomics.com

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It is a remake of the 1951 movie ‘The Thing from Another World’, in turn based on the 1938 John W. Campbell novella ‘Who Goes There?’ A "remake with a twist" to the 1982 film with the same ... at Moviefone.com

COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror

Halloween is finally here, so it’s only fair that I review a horror movie before the spooky month ends.  Regarded as one of the greatest films ever, both overall and in the horror genre, John Carpenter’s 1982 film “The Thing” was a pleasant and grotesque watch. at Dailyeasternnews.com

The Thing: Remastered Reveals Fresh Look at Gameplay

The 2002 survival horror remaster of the licensed The Thing video game gets a new showcase of its gameplay and improved graphics. at Gamerant.com

The Thing: Remastered - Official Gameplay Trailer | The Indie Horror Showcase 2024

Here's your look at gameplay and the nightmarish threat that awaits in The Thing: Remastered in this new trailer for the upcoming restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures' genre-defining 1982 film, at Ign.com

The Thing: Remastered ‘Gameplay’ trailer

Nightdive Studios has released the first gameplay trailer for remastered third-person shooter The Thing: Remastered. at Gematsu.com

Don't Believe Your Eyes in The Thing: Remastered PS5, PS4 Gameplay

Previously, we contended ourselves with screenshots of Nightdive Studio's upcoming The Thing: Remastered, which is still due out sometime in 2024. Now we have a gameplay trailer and are already looking forward to a rewatch of John Carpenter's classic 1982 horror film in anticipation. at Pushsquare.com

How the summer of 1982 changed cinema forever

Of the eight sci-fi and fantasy films that hit the big screen in the summer of 1982, writes Nashawaty, “Conan” placed fourth, with $39.6 million by the end of its initial run, far behind first ... at Msn.com

The Thing (1982 film) - Wikipedia

A sci-fi horror film about a group of researchers in Antarctica who encounter an alien life-form that can imitate anything. Learn about the production, reception, legacy, and sequels of this cult classic directed by John Carpenter. at En.wikipedia.org

The Thing (1982) - IMDb

A shape-shifting alien terrorizes a research team in Antarctica in this classic film by John Carpenter. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more. at Imdb.com

John Carpenter's The Thing : Universal Pictures and John Carpenter ...

Today's times can't really beat John Carpenter's understated classic, The Thing. Based on the short story "Who Goes There" by John W. Campbell Jr, this film comes highly recommended. People may consider it "dated" (I hate that word) because of its stop motion special effects, but there's no denying it made the movie creepier; the 21st century's ... at Archive.org

The Thing - Rotten Tomatoes

Play trailer The Thing R Released Jun 25, 1982 1h 48m Horror Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter 85% Tomatometer 84 Reviews 92% Popcornmeter 100,000 ... at Rottentomatoes.com

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The Thing. Scientists at an arctic research station discover an alien spacecraft under the thick ice and thaw out the alien body found aboard. 12,667. IMDb 8.2 1 h 45 min 1982 X-Ray HDR UHD R. Science Fiction • Horror • Anxious • Eerie. Watch with Prime ... at Amazon.com

The Thing movie review & film summary (1982) - Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert criticizes the film for its superficial characters and implausible behavior of the scientists on the icy outpost. He praises the special effects and the technology, but finds the story and people secondary to the horror genre. at Rogerebert.com

The Thing (1982) - Plot - IMDb

A shape-shifting alien terrorizes a US research station in Antarctica. Read the plot summary of the classic sci-fi horror film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell. at Imdb.com

The Thing - Apple TV

A classic sci-fi horror film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell as a researcher in Antarctica. He and his team face a shape-shifting alien that can mimic any living thing. at Tv.apple.com

The Thing (1982) - The Movie Database (TMDB)

A classic sci-fi horror film about a shape-shifting alien that terrorizes a research team in Antarctica. Watch the trailer, read the overview, and join the TMDB community to discuss the movie. at Themoviedb.org

Watch The Thing (1982) - Free Movies - Tubi

Watch a classic John Carpenter film about a shape-shifting alien that terrorizes a research team in Antarctica. Starring Kurt Russell and directed by John Carpenter, The Thing is a 1982 R-rated sci-fi horror mystery. at Tubitv.com