The Thing Movie Review 1982

A team of scientists at a remote Antarctic outpost discover a buried spaceship with an unwelcome alien survivor still alive. Bombastic special effects overwhelm the suspense and the solid cast. Less a remake of the 1951 science fiction classic than a more faithful version of John Campbell's short story "Who Goes There?," since the seeds/spores take on human shapes.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 109 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Sci Fi, Cold Spots, Adapted from a Story, Alien Beings--Vicious, Science & Scientists, Special FX Extravaganzas, Special FX Extravaganzas: Make-Up, Special FX Wizards: Rob Bottin, Aliens Are People, Too, Director/Star Teams: Carpenter & Russell

Screenplay

Bill Lancaster

Cast

Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, Richard Masur, Keith David, Richard Dysart, David Clennon, Donald Moffat, Thomas G. Waites, Charles Hallahan

Cinematography

Dean Cundey

Director

John Carpenter

Music

Ennio Morricone

Producer

Mark Huffam