The Thing 1982

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Call Number: DVD Horror Thing
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Pittsfield Branch, Traverwood Branch

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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1982.
Based on the story, Who goes there?, by John W. Campbell Jr.
Special features include optional feature commentary with John Carpenter and Kurt Russell; the documentary, John Carpenter's The Thing, terror takes shape; production background archive; cast production photographs, production art and storyboards; behind-the-scenes location footage; outtakes, original theatrical trailer.
Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, Richard Dysart, Charles Hallahan, Peter Maloney, Richard Masur, Donald Moffat, Joel Polis, Thomas Waites.
A research team at a remote research station in Antarctica finds an alien being that has fallen from the sky and has remained buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Unfrozen and unleashed, it creates havoc and terror as it changes forms and becomes one of them.
DVD; Dolby digital 5.1, widescreen.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Great 80s Horror submitted by Sonia on July 21, 2017, 7:38am Carpenter is a great horror director and this movie is no exception. The special effects have aged very little over the years and it remains a great, suspenseful thriller where you are constantly wondering who is the bad guy.

Meh submitted by mandevil on September 26, 2020, 12:45pm Underwhelming. Would i watch it again-no.

Amazing submitted by mtebo on June 25, 2022, 11:01am Probably my all-time favorite horror movie! Great actors and special effects, and a riveting plot. Highly recommend!

A classic submitted by brooksza on August 15, 2022, 11:33am One of the best. Nothing wasted except flamethrower fuel.

I love how this is a snowy western.

Every time I see young Kurt Russell on screen, I'm reminded what great James Gunn did with Guardians of the Galaxy 2 casting.

Keith David should narrate everything.

Prime Horror submitted by frdozzi on August 22, 2023, 10:05pm This movie is the template for claustrophobic horror & paranoia. But even better than that, it shows the power & effectiveness of practical effects (this is where The Thing [2011] really disappoints). And on top of all of that is the casting, not only do the "big" stars (Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley) shine, but the rest of the acting is excellent and keeps the plot engaging.