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