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Theatrical Release Date:
06/25/1982
DVD Release Date:
09/09/1998
Run Time:
108min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Universal
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Action,Horror,Science Fiction
Plot: John Carpenter's The Thing is both a remake of Howard Hawks' 1951 film of the same name and a re-adaptation of the John W. Campbell Jr. story "Who Goes There?" on which it was based. Read More
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Your Reviews
Great movie! This is one of my favorite horror film. This movie is very creepy. If you want to see a scary horror film I suggest this one.
what a great movie I have seen it so many times and never get bored with it. It is creepy to think that it could be possible...........
Don't know why this movie isn't in the conversation more as one of the great horror films. Great job review guy! One of my all time favorites-you can cut the tension with a knife, and an ending that w... as absolutely perfect! Full Review
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