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
Keith Davidas Childs
Wilford Brimleyas Blair
David Clennonas Palmer
Charles Hallahanas Norris
Richard Masuras Clark
Donald Moffatas Garry
Joel Polisas Fuchs
Thomas G. Waitesas Windows
Richard Dysartas Dr. Copper
John Carpenteras Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)
Larry Francoas Norwegian Passenger with Rifle
Jedas The Thing (uncredited)
Kurt Russellas MacReady
T.K. Carteras Nauls
Peter Maloneyas Bennings
Norbert Weisseras Norwegian
Adrienne Barbeauas Computer (voice) (uncredited)Crew
" />Todd C. RamsayEditor
" />Ken DiazMakeup Effects" />John CarpenterDirector, Original Music Composer
" />John J. LloydProduction Design
" />Alan HowarthOriginal Music Composer
" />Bill LancasterScreenplay
" />Dean CundeyDirector of Photography" />Larry FrancoAssociate Producer, First Assistant Director
" />Ennio MorriconeOriginal Music Composer
" />Rob BottinMakeup Effects Designer, Makeup Effects
" />Lawrence TurmanProducer
" />David FosterProducer
" />Drew StruzanArt Designer
" />John W. Campbell Jr.Novel
" />Jerry WillsStunts
" />Dick WarlockStunt Coordinator