The Thing
The Thing
Release: 1982-06-25·Runtime: 109m·★ 8.1
HorrorMysteryScience Fiction
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
The Turman-Foster Company
Trailers & Videos
Cast
David Clennonas Palmer
Norbert Weisseras Norwegian
Kurt Russellas MacReady
Peter Maloneyas Bennings
Joel Polisas Fuchs
Wilford Brimleyas Blair
T.K. Carteras Nauls
Richard Dysartas Dr. Copper
Charles Hallahanas Norris
Thomas G. Waitesas Windows
Larry Francoas Norwegian Passenger with Rifle
John Carpenteras Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)
Keith Davidas Childs
Richard Masuras Clark
Donald Moffatas Garry
Adrienne Barbeauas Computer (voice) (uncredited)Crew
" />Dean CundeyDirector of Photography
" />Lawrence TurmanProducer
" />John W. Campbell Jr.Novel
" />Dick WarlockStunt Coordinator
" />Bill LancasterScreenplay
" />John J. LloydProduction Design
" />Rob BottinMakeup Effects Designer, Makeup Effects
" />Jerry WillsStunts
" />Ken DiazMakeup Effects
" />Todd C. RamsayEditor
" />Alan HowarthOriginal Music Composer" />John CarpenterDirector, Original Music Composer
" />David FosterProducer" />Larry FrancoAssociate Producer, First Assistant Director
" />Ennio MorriconeOriginal Music Composer
" />Drew StruzanArt Designer