The Thing
"Man is the warmest place to hide."
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
8.2
Rating
1982
Year
2h 0min
Runtime
Horror
Genre
Cast & Crew
Director
John Carpenter
Actor
Kurt Russell
Actor
Wilford Brimley
Actor
T.K. Carter
Actor
David Clennon
Actor
Keith David
Technical Details
Production Details
Budget:15000000
Box Office:$125M
Cinematographer:John Smith
Composer:Jane Williams
Editor:Mike Johnson
Color Palette
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Color scheme analysis based on cinematography
Critical Reception
85%
Rotten Tomatoes
78
Metacritic
8.2
IMDb
"A masterfully crafted film that delivers on every front."
Behind the Scenes
Production Notes
- Director spent 3 months preparing for this film
- Over 200 hours of footage were shot
- The cast underwent intensive training for their roles
Fun Facts
- This was filmed in 5 different countries
- The lead actor performed most of their own stunts
- The film's budget was raised through crowdfunding