The Thing
- Franchise: The Thing
- Release Date: June 25, 1982
- Director: John Carpenter
- Studio: Universal Pictures
- Box Office: $19.6 million
- Major Stars: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David
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The 70s Sci-Fi Cult Classic Student Film That Accidentally Created A Massive Franchise
John Carpenter is known today as the Master of Horror, but he got his start with Dark Star, an offbeat …
Forgotten 1980s Creature Feature Thrillers Actually Worth Streaming
The 1980s brought about an incredible revolution in special effects, leading to a surge of monster-laden movies that dominated the …
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Iconic Horror Filmmaker Weighs In On Controversial Election
As the 2024 United States presidential election inches toward its conclusion, key public figures and entertainment legends have been weighing …
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Sci-Fi Horror Classic Was Once The Worst Film Of All Time
When a film becomes a classic, one of the very best ever made, it’s easy to forget that when it …
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The Best ’80s Sci-Fi Horror Remake Is On Peacock
John Carpenter’s The Thing is widely considered one of the best sci-fi horror movies ever made, outshining the numerous other …
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10 Aliens Tougher Than Xenomorphs
In 1979, Alien introduced the world to Xenomorphs, the toughest, nastiest space monsters in all of sci-fi. Or are they? …
The Best Sci-Fi Movie Endings Of All Time
Leave ’em wanting more.
Netflix R-Rated Action Horror From Legendary Director Based On Forgotten Novel
If you’re a horror fan, you’ve probably noticed that everything old is new again, especially with shows like Stranger Things …
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The X-Files Fans And Creators All Agree On The Show’s First Great Episode
Once The X-Files hit its stride, this spooky show became an early example of appointment television. The first season was …
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The X-Files Beloved Homage To John Carpenter Is Actually A True Story
When they rewatch “Ice,” most fans of The X-Files assume that this episode was built from the ground up as …
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The X-Files Set Too Realistic For Gillian Anderson
The X-Files had many incredible sets, and they helped to make the show’s craziest stories seem that much more realistic. …
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Netflix R-Rated Violent Horror Action Gem Gives Master Director Bloody Freedom
Horror fans should head to Netflix to check out one of John Carpenter’s lesser-known but abundantly bloody horror flicks—Vampires, a …
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Netflix Losing The Best Sci-Fi Secret Masterpiece Of The ’80s
It is hard to imagine that a director as prolific as John Carpenter could be described as having movies that …
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The ’90s Slapstick Crime Comedy With Two Of The Decade’s Hottest Stars, Stream Now
As the 1980s waned and paved the way for a new decade of film, the Brat-Pack actors began to pursue …
The Best Sci-Fi Horror Movie Video Game Sequel Teases Revival
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The Sci-Fi Horror Classic With The Best And Worst Possible Remakes
John Carpenter’s 1982 film The Thing is masterpiece of sci-fi and horror; it also forces us to examine the bittersweet …
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The 1980s Sci-Fi Horror Classic Critics Hated And Audiences Ignored
In the more than 40 years since its theatrical release in 1982, it’s hard to believe that The Thing was …
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The ’90s R-Rated Sci-Fi Controversial Blockbuster On Max Still Feels Icky Decades Later
These days, it seems that sci-fi horror projects are all the rage, with new spooky technological warnings such as Black …
X-Files Mythology Episodes Made One Fatal Error
The beloved 90s sci-fi series The X-Files was divided into two types of episodes, the standalone monster-of-the-week ones and the …
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See Kurt Russell Audition For Star Wars In Rare Video
A long time ago, in a galaxy known as California, future Tron star Kurt Russell auditioned for the role of …
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The Forgotten Sci-Fi Thriller That Inspired The Thing
Horror fans regard John Carpenter’s iconic film, The Thing, as an utter masterpiece. However, as Paste details, in the shadow of that …
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Why The Thing Prequel Wasn’t As Good As John Carpenter’s And How To Fix It
Analyze The Thing the way it seems to want us to see it: by comparing it to the movie that came before.
John Carpenter Claims Popular Theory About His Best Movie Is All Wrong
The Thing is one of the most chilling horror classics of all time. This John Carpenter film has become a …
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The Sci-Fi Horror Prequel On Netflix With Controversial Special Effects
The 2011 sci-fi horror The Thing is currently streaming on Netflix. Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., the movie serves as a prequel …
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8 Sci-Fi Villains Perfect For Star Trek
Here are 8 sci-fi villains who aren’t in Star Trek, but would work amazingly in the franchise.
John Carpenter Teases Fans With A Possible Thing Sequel
John Carpenter hinted to fans that he’s working on a sequel to The Thing.
The Worst Prequel Of All Time Is At The Top Of The Netflix Charts
The 2011 prequel to The Thing is currently among the top ten most-watched movies on Netflix.
Making John Carpenter’s The Thing Nearly Cost One Actor His Hand
Keith David showed up to work on The Thing’s first day of showing with a severely broken hand, panicking director John Carpenter.
Exclusive: Jason Momoa In Final Talks For Marvel Role
Jason Momoa is close to closing a deal with Marvel Studios to join the MCU.
The Best Sci-Fi Horror Film Of All Time Finally Getting A Sequel?
John Carpenter recently said that if the timing was right, he would helm the sequel to his iconic horror film, The Thing.
