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The Thing (1982)
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Scientists in the Antarctic are confronted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills. Director:John Carpenter |
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| Kurt Russell | ... | ||
| Wilford Brimley | ... |
Dr. Blair
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T.K. Carter | ... | |
| David Clennon | ... | ||
| Keith David | ... | ||
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Richard Dysart | ... | |
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Charles Hallahan | ... | |
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Peter Maloney | ... | |
| Richard Masur | ... | ||
| Donald Moffat | ... | ||
| Joel Polis | ... | ||
| Thomas G. Waites | ... |
Windows
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| Norbert Weisser | ... | ||
| Larry J. Franco | ... |
Norwegian Passenger with Rifle
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Nate Irwin | ... | |
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Storyline
An American scientific expedition to the frozen wastes of the Antarctic is interrupted by a group of seemingly mad Norwegians pursuing and shooting a dog. The helicopter pursuing the dog explodes, eventually leaving no explanation for the chase. During the night, the dog mutates and attacks other dogs in the cage and members of the team that investigate. The team soon realizes that an alien life-form with the ability to take over other bodies is on the loose and they don't know who may already have been taken over. Written by Goth <brooks@odie.ee.wits.ac.za>
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What you fear most... is among you. See more »Parents Guide:
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John Carpenter's The Thing See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,107,897 (USA) (27 June 1982) (840 Screens)Gross:
$19,629,760 (USA) (31 December 1982)Company Credits
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MacReady: C'mon, Doc.
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(uncredited)
Performed by The Four Tops
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In August 2003 a couple of hard-core fans, Todd Cameron and Steve Crawford, ventured to the remote filming location in Stewart, British Columbia and, after 21 years, found remains of Outpost #31 and the Norwegian helicopter. The rotor blade from the chopper now belongs to Todd and rests in his collection of memorabilia from the film. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Childs breaks down the door with an ax, doing extensive damage to it, but several scenes later, the door is intact except for one ax hole. See more »Quotes
Dr. Copper: [viewing the ruined Norwegian camp] My God, what the hell happened here?MacReady: C'mon, Doc.
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"ONE CHAIN DON'T MAKE NO PRISON"(uncredited)
Performed by The Four Tops
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