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