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The Thing

19821h 49m8.1/ 10 · TMDB · 8,323 votes
HorrorMysteryScience Fiction

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

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Directed by John Carpenter

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell

MacReady

Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley

Blair

T.K. Carter
T.K. Carter

Nauls

David Clennon
David Clennon

Palmer

Keith David
Keith David

Childs

Richard Dysart
Richard Dysart

Dr. Copper

Charles Hallahan
Charles Hallahan

Norris

Peter Maloney
Peter Maloney

Bennings

Richard Masur
Richard Masur

Clark

Donald Moffat
Donald Moffat

Garry

Joel Polis
Joel Polis

Fuchs

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Last checked 9 Oct 2026.

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Film details

Released25 Jun 1982
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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Thomas G. Waites
Thomas G. Waites

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