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