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The Thing (1982)

8.1/10 1h 30m
HorrorMysterySci-Fi
1982 • R • 109 min • Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
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★ 8.2 / 10  IMDb
Horror Mystery Sci-Fi
DirectorJohn Carpenter
WriterBill Lancaster, John W. Campbell Jr.
StarsKurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David
LanguageEnglish, Norwegian
CountryUnited States
Box Office: $20,063,820

About The Thing

A US research station, Antarctica, early-winter 1982. The base is suddenly buzzed by a helicopter from the nearby Norwegian research station. They are trying to kill a dog that has escaped from their …

Ratings & Reviews

8.2/10
IMDb
85%
Rotten Tomatoes
57/100
Metacritic
🏆 1 win & 5 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
John Carpenter
Writer
Bill Lancaster
Writer
John W. Campbell Jr.
Actor
Kurt Russell
Actor
Wilford Brimley
Actor
Keith David
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8.1/10
IMDb Rating
1h 30min
Runtime

FAQ: The Thing (1982)

What genre is The Thing (1982)?
The Thing (1982) is listed as Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi.
How long is The Thing (1982)?
The Thing (1982) has a runtime of 1h 30min (90 minutes).

Movie Info

Rating 8.1/10
Duration 1h 30m
Genre 80s Horror Movies, Cosmic Horror Movies

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