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The Thing (1982)

Directed by John Carpenter

Horror | Thriller

Most recently watched by lordofthemovies, sensoria, sleestakk, danfinn, ashe5k, eduardovictory, SIxBORG, krazykat, schofizzy, zombiefreak

Overview

In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research 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.

Rated R | Length 109 minutes

Actors

Kurt Russell | Keith David | Wilford Brimley | T. K. Carter | David Clennon | Richard Dysart | Charles Hallahan | Peter Maloney | Richard Masur | Donald Moffat | Joel Polis | Thomas G. Waites | Norbert Weisser | Larry J. Franco | Nate Irwin | William Zeman | Adrienne Barbeau | John Carpenter

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

About the millionth time I’ve watched this, and it’s still terrifying. One of the best horror films ever. For a 40 year old film, I’m surprised at how well the gory effects hold up.  Also one of the best performances by a dog.

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