Poster of The Thing

The Thing

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, June 25 1982
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Kurt RussellKurt Russell
Kurt Russell was
31 in The Thing
as 'MacReady'.
Sat, Mar 17 1951
Portrait of Keith DavidKeith David
Keith David was
26 in The Thing
as 'Childs'.
Mon, Jun 04 1956
Portrait of Wilford BrimleyWilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley was
47 in The Thing
as 'Blair'.
Thu, Sep 27 1934 –
Sat, Aug 01 2020
Portrait of T.K. CarterT.K. Carter
T.K. Carter was
25 in The Thing
as 'Nauls'.
Tue, Dec 18 1956
Portrait of David ClennonDavid Clennon
David Clennon was
39 in The Thing
as 'Palmer'.
Mon, May 10 1943
Portrait of Richard DysartRichard Dysart
Richard Dysart was
53 in The Thing
as 'Dr. Copper'.
Sat, Mar 30 1929 –
Sun, Apr 05 2015
Portrait of Charles HallahanCharles Hallahan
Charles Hallahan was
38 in The Thing
as 'Norris'.
Thu, Jul 29 1943 –
Tue, Nov 25 1997
Portrait of Peter MaloneyPeter Maloney
Peter Maloney was
37 in The Thing
as 'Bennings'.
Thu, Nov 23 1944
Portrait of Richard MasurRichard Masur
Richard Masur was
33 in The Thing
as 'Clark'.
Sat, Nov 20 1948
Portrait of Donald MoffatDonald Moffat
Donald Moffat was
51 in The Thing
as 'Garry'.
Fri, Dec 26 1930 –
Thu, Dec 20 2018
Portrait of Joel PolisJoel Polis
Joel Polis was
30 in The Thing
as 'Fuchs'.
Wed, Oct 03 1951
Portrait of Thomas G. WaitesThomas G. Waites
Thomas G. Waites was
27 in The Thing
as 'Windows'.
Sat, Jan 08 1955
Portrait of Norbert WeisserNorbert Weisser
Norbert Weisser was
35 in The Thing
as 'Norwegian'.
Tue, Jul 09 1946
Portrait of Larry FrancoLarry Franco
Larry Franco was
33 in The Thing
as 'Norwegian Passenger with Rifle'.
Tue, Apr 05 1949
Portrait of Nate IrwinNate Irwin
Nate Irwin was
>> in The Thing
as 'Helicopter Pilot'.
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Portrait of William ZemanWilliam Zeman
William Zeman was
>> in The Thing
as 'Pilot'.
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Portrait of Adrienne BarbeauAdrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau was
37 in The Thing
as 'Computer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 11 1945
Portrait of John CarpenterJohn Carpenter
John Carpenter was
34 in The Thing
as 'Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 16 1948

Crew

Portrait of John CarpenterJohn Carpenter
John Carpenter was
34 in The Thing
as 'Director, Original Music Composer'
Fri, Jan 16 1948
Portrait of Dean CundeyDean Cundey
Dean Cundey was
36 in The Thing
as 'Director of Photography'
Tue, Mar 12 1946
Portrait of Larry FrancoLarry Franco
Larry Franco was
33 in The Thing
as 'Associate Producer, First Assistant Director'
Tue, Apr 05 1949
Portrait of Michael SteeleMichael Steele
Michael Steele was
>> in The Thing
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Jeffrey ChernovJeffrey Chernov
Jeffrey Chernov was
>> in The Thing
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Bill LancasterBill Lancaster
Bill Lancaster was
>> in The Thing
as 'Screenplay'
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Sat, Jan 04 1997
Portrait of David FosterDavid Foster
David Foster was
52 in The Thing
as 'Producer'
Wed, Jan 01 1930 –
Mon, Dec 23 2019
Portrait of Lawrence TurmanLawrence Turman
Lawrence Turman was
55 in The Thing
as 'Producer'
Sun, Nov 28 1926 –
Sat, Jul 01 2023
Portrait of Wilbur StarkWilbur Stark
Wilbur Stark was
>> in The Thing
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Stuart CohenStuart Cohen
Stuart Cohen was
>> in The Thing
as 'Co-Producer'
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Portrait of Todd C. RamsayTodd C. Ramsay
Todd C. Ramsay was
>> in The Thing
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Warren Hamilton Jr.Warren Hamilton Jr.
Warren Hamilton Jr. was
>> in The Thing
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of David Lewis YewdallDavid Lewis Yewdall
David Lewis Yewdall was
31 in The Thing
as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Mon, Oct 30 1950 –
Tue, Jul 04 2017
Portrait of Cliff KohlweckCliff Kohlweck
Cliff Kohlweck was
>> in The Thing
as 'Music Editor'
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Portrait of Colin C. MouatColin C. Mouat
Colin C. Mouat was
>> in The Thing
as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Kendrick SweetKendrick Sweet
Kendrick Sweet was
>> in The Thing
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Ernesto MasErnesto Mas
Ernesto Mas was
>> in The Thing
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Ennio MorriconeEnnio Morricone
Ennio Morricone was
53 in The Thing
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sat, Nov 10 1928 –
Mon, Jul 06 2020
Portrait of Alan HowarthAlan Howarth
Alan Howarth was
>> in The Thing
as 'Original Music Composer'
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Portrait of Dick WarlockDick Warlock
Dick Warlock was
42 in The Thing
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Mon, Feb 05 1940
Portrait of Jerry WillsJerry Wills
Jerry Wills was
35 in The Thing
as 'Stunts'
Fri, Jan 17 1947 –
Tue, Jul 13 2010
Portrait of Rob BottinRob Bottin
Rob Bottin was
23 in The Thing
as 'Makeup Effects Designer, Makeup Effects'
Wed, Apr 01 1959
Portrait of Raymond StellaRaymond Stella
Raymond Stella was
>> in The Thing
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Ken DiazKen Diaz
Ken Diaz was
>> in The Thing
as 'Makeup Effects'
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Portrait of John W. Campbell Jr.John W. Campbell Jr.
John W. Campbell Jr. was
>> in The Thing
as 'Novel'
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Portrait of Kent HaysKent Hays
Kent Hays was
>> in The Thing
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Fitch CadyFitch Cady
Fitch Cady was
>> in The Thing
as 'Unit Production Manager'
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Portrait of Henry LarrecqHenry Larrecq
Henry Larrecq was
71 in The Thing
as 'Art Direction'
Mon, Jul 25 1910 –
Fri, Jan 28 2005
Portrait of Larry HoltLarry Holt
Larry Holt was
>> in The Thing
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Rock A. WalkerRock A. Walker
Rock A. Walker was
39 in The Thing
as 'Stunts'
Sat, Aug 08 1942 –
Fri, May 05 2017
Portrait of Clyde E. BryanClyde E. Bryan
Clyde E. Bryan was
31 in The Thing
as 'First Assistant Camera'
Mon, Mar 26 1951
Portrait of Roy ArbogastRoy Arbogast
Roy Arbogast was
>> in The Thing
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Clint RoweClint Rowe
Clint Rowe was
>> in The Thing
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Albert WhitlockAlbert Whitlock
Albert Whitlock was
66 in The Thing
as 'Visual Effects'
Wed, Sep 15 1915 –
Tue, Oct 26 1999
Portrait of Christine WilsonChristine Wilson
Christine Wilson was
>> in The Thing
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of Graeme MurrayGraeme Murray
Graeme Murray was
>> in The Thing
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Steve MaslowSteve Maslow
Steve Maslow was
>> in The Thing
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Kris KrosskoveKris Krosskove
Kris Krosskove was
>> in The Thing
as 'Dolly Grip'
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Portrait of John J. LloydJohn J. Lloyd
John J. Lloyd was
60 in The Thing
as 'Production Design'
Sun, Jan 01 1922 –
Sat, Sep 20 2014
Portrait of Denver MattsonDenver Mattson
Denver Mattson was
44 in The Thing
as 'Stunts'
Mon, Jul 12 1937 –
Sat, Sep 24 2005
Portrait of John M. DwyerJohn M. Dwyer
John M. Dwyer was
>> in The Thing
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Chris Helcermanas-BengeChris Helcermanas-Benge
Chris Helcermanas-Benge was
>> in The Thing
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Robert Latham BrownRobert Latham Brown
Robert Latham Brown was
35 in The Thing
as 'Production Manager'
Fri, Jun 20 1947
Portrait of David GeddesDavid Geddes
David Geddes was
>> in The Thing
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Ronald WoodwardRonald Woodward
Ronald Woodward was
>> in The Thing
as 'Key Grip'
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Portrait of Dillard BrinsonDillard Brinson
Dillard Brinson was
>> in The Thing
as 'Key Grip'
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Portrait of Anthony CecereAnthony Cecere
Anthony Cecere was
>> in The Thing
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Anita DannAnita Dann
Anita Dann was
>> in The Thing
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Phyllis NewmanPhyllis Newman
Phyllis Newman was
>> in The Thing
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Barton M. SusmanBarton M. Susman
Barton M. Susman was
>> in The Thing
as 'Leadman'
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Portrait of John K. AdamsJohn K. Adams
John K. Adams was
>> in The Thing
as 'Foley Supervisor'
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Portrait of Mentor HuebnerMentor Huebner
Mentor Huebner was
64 in The Thing
as 'Production Illustrator'
Thu, Jul 19 1917 –
Mon, Mar 19 2001
Portrait of Eric ManskerEric Mansker
Eric Mansker was
>> in The Thing
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Ken ChaseKen Chase
Ken Chase was
>> in The Thing
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Hans MetzHans Metz
Hans Metz was
>> in The Thing
as 'Special Effects Assistant'
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Portrait of Trish KeatingTrish Keating
Trish Keating was
>> in The Thing
as 'Costume Supervisor'
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Portrait of John K. StirberJohn K. Stirber
John K. Stirber was
>> in The Thing
as 'Special Effects Assistant'
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Portrait of Dave GordonDave Gordon
Dave Gordon was
>> in The Thing
as 'Dolly Grip'
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Portrait of Dan AnglinDan Anglin
Dan Anglin was
>> in The Thing
as 'Transportation Captain'
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Portrait of Melvin JonesMelvin Jones
Melvin Jones was
>> in The Thing
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Cyrus BlockCyrus Block
Cyrus Block was
>> in The Thing
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Ken StrainKen Strain
Ken Strain was
>> in The Thing
as 'Pilot, Stunts'
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Portrait of Douglas PrussDouglas Pruss
Douglas Pruss was
>> in The Thing
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Nate IrwinNate Irwin
Nate Irwin was
>> in The Thing
as 'Pilot'
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Portrait of Mark WalthourMark Walthour
Mark Walthour was
>> in The Thing
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Ronald I. CaplanRonald I. Caplan
Ronald I. Caplan was
>> in The Thing
as 'Costume Supervisor'
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Portrait of John ZemanskyJohn Zemansky
John Zemansky was
>> in The Thing
as 'Property Master'
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Portrait of Alois StrananAlois Stranan
Alois Stranan was
>> in The Thing
as 'Transportation Captain'
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Portrait of George LawsonGeorge Lawson
George Lawson was
>> in The Thing
as 'Driver'
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Portrait of Len WolfeLen Wolfe
Len Wolfe was
>> in The Thing
as 'Best Boy Electric'
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Portrait of Candy ArtmontCandy Artmont
Candy Artmont was
>> in The Thing
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of Henry SchoesslerHenry Schoessler
Henry Schoessler was
>> in The Thing
as 'Visual Effects'
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Portrait of Gilbert LoeGilbert Loe
Gilbert Loe was
>> in The Thing
as 'Costume Supervisor'
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Portrait of David R. AndersonDavid R. Anderson
David R. Anderson was
>> in The Thing
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Charles E. NippellCharles E. Nippell
Charles E. Nippell was
>> in The Thing
as 'Best Boy Electric'
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Portrait of Lawrence PerryLawrence Perry
Lawrence Perry was
>> in The Thing
as 'Pilot'
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Portrait of Robin MounseyRobin Mounsey
Robin Mounsey was
>> in The Thing
as 'Technical Advisor'
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Portrait of Richard A. GonzalesRichard A. Gonzales
Richard A. Gonzales was
>> in The Thing
as 'Swing'
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Portrait of Steve TateSteve Tate
Steve Tate was
>> in The Thing
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Milton WilsonMilton Wilson
Milton Wilson was
>> in The Thing
as 'Swing'
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Portrait of James L. HurfordJames L. Hurford
James L. Hurford was
>> in The Thing
as 'Best Boy Grip'
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Portrait of Michael R. GannonMichael R. Gannon
Michael R. Gannon was
>> in The Thing
as 'Assistant Property Master'
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Portrait of Rocky CorsiniRocky Corsini
Rocky Corsini was
>> in The Thing
as 'Craft Service'
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Portrait of Spencer HydeSpencer Hyde
Spencer Hyde was
>> in The Thing
as 'Craft Service'
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Portrait of Michael PloogMichael Ploog
Michael Ploog was
>> in The Thing
as 'Production Illustrator'
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Portrait of Lee RoutlyLee Routly
Lee Routly was
>> in The Thing
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Yervant BabasinYervant Babasin
Yervant Babasin was
>> in The Thing
as 'Craft Service'
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Portrait of Karen KaltonKaren Kalton
Karen Kalton was
>> in The Thing
as 'Production Secretary'
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Portrait of Bob CornellBob Cornell
Bob Cornell was
>> in The Thing
as 'Transportation Captain'
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Portrait of Joseph R. SavkoJoseph R. Savko
Joseph R. Savko was
>> in The Thing
as 'Swing'
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Portrait of Ray KinzerRay Kinzer
Ray Kinzer was
>> in The Thing
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of James CallanJames Callan
James Callan was
>> in The Thing
as 'Painter'
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Portrait of Debbie CollierDebbie Collier
Debbie Collier was
>> in The Thing
as 'Production Secretary'
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Portrait of Gary MeyerGary Meyer
Gary Meyer was
>> in The Thing
as 'Production Illustrator'
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Portrait of Michael A. CliffordMichael A. Clifford
Michael A. Clifford was
>> in The Thing
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Paul R. PrincePaul R. Prince
Paul R. Prince was
>> in The Thing
as 'First Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Ron MacInnesRon MacInnes
Ron MacInnes was
>> in The Thing
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Barrett J. ReidBarrett J. Reid
Barrett J. Reid was
>> in The Thing
as 'Generator Operator'
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Portrait of Thomas MarshallThomas Marshall
Thomas Marshall was
>> in The Thing
as 'Gaffer'
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