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An isolated group of American scientists in the Antarctic come across the frozen remains of an alien organism. However, it soon becomes clear that the creature, which can take on the form of any living thing, is very much alive.

This is a remake of the 1951 classic, full of stunning and horrifying special effects, and definitely not for those of a fragile disposition

Alternative title(s):

John Carpenter's The Thing

Keywords:

Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Science Fiction, Alien, Based-on-Novel, Sci Fi, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1982) (USA) (5 Star)

Cast:

Kurt Russell	.... R.J. MacReady
Wilford Brimley	.... Dr. Blair
T.K. Carter	.... Nauls
David Clennon	.... Palmer
Keith David	.... Childs
Richard A. Dysart	.... Dr. Copper

Supporting Cast:

Charles Hallahan	.... Vance Norris
Peter Maloney	.... George Bennings
Richard Masur	.... Clark
Donald Moffat	.... Garry
Joel Polis	.... Fuchs
Thomas G. Waites	.... Windows
Norbert Weisser	.... Norwegian
Larry J. Franco	.... Norwegian passenger with rifle
Nate Irwin	.... Helicopter pilot

Directors:

John Carpenter

Writers:

John W. Campbell Jr.
Bill Lancaster

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 The Thing From Another World [Film, 1951]
 Day of The Dead [Film, 1985]
 Dawn of the Dead [Film, 2004]
 Alien: Resurrection [Film, 1997]
 Alien [Film, 1979]

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