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The Thing

93/100
2.7K Ratings
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1982

Mystery

1h 49m

18+ (R)

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. The Thing featuring Kurt Russell and Keith David is streaming with subscription on Philo, streaming on AMC+, streaming on Shudder, and 5 others. It's a horror and mystery movie.

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Streaming availability last updated: 02:02:08 AM, 01/24/2025 PST

More Information on The Thing

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. The Thing featuring Kurt Russell and Keith David is streaming with subscription on Philo, streaming on AMC+, streaming on Shudder, and 5 others. It's a horror and mystery movie.

Mystery

Horror

1982

18+ (R)

1h49m

CA

US

Director

John Carpenter

MacReady

Kurt Russell

Dr. Copper

Richard Dysart

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Larry J. Franco

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Nate Irwin

Producer

David Foster

Executive Producer

Wilbur Stark

Composer

Alan Howarth

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93
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2,739 Ratings
#86of all Movies

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The reviews praise "The Thing" for its masterful suspense, realistic character decisions, and impressive special effects that have aged well. It's described as a classic horror film, highly recommended but intense. No explicit constructive criticism was mentioned.

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AgitatedTelevision332

Possibly the best film ever made.

5mo ago
Schmendrick

Classic horror. Not for the faint of heart, but wholly recommended.

1y ago
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