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The Thing (1982) 8.2
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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Cast
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| Kurt Russell | ... | ||
| Wilford Brimley | ... |
Dr. Blair
(as A. Wilford Brimley)
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| T.K. Carter | ... | ||
| David Clennon | ... | ||
| Keith David | ... | ||
| Richard Dysart | ... | ||
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Charles Hallahan | ... | |
| Peter Maloney | ... | ||
| Richard Masur | ... | ||
| Donald Moffat | ... | ||
| Joel Polis | ... | ||
| Thomas G. Waites | ... |
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| Norbert Weisser | ... | ||
| Larry J. Franco | ... |
Norwegian Passenger with Rifle
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Nate Irwin | ... | |
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Plot Synopsis
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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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Man is The Warmest Place to Hide. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
25 June 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
John Carpenter's The Thing See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,107,897 (USA) (2 July 1982)Gross:
$3,107,897 (USA) (2 July 1982)Company Credits
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MacReady: Yeah... and?
Fuchs: Listen: "It could have imitated a million life forms on a million planets. It could change into any one of them at any time. Now, it wants life forms on Earth."
MacReady: It's getting cold in here Fuchs, and I haven't slept for two days.
Fuchs: Wait, there's more.
[reads from the book]
Fuchs: "It needs to be alone and in close proximity to a life ...
[...]
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Music by Billie Holiday (uncredited)
Lyrics by Arthur Herzog Jr. (uncredited)
Performed by Billie Holiday
Courtesy of MCA Records
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Trivia
In the scene where Palmer offers to pilot the helicopter and turns to leave, the back of his biker jacket reads "BARBARIANS / CALIFORNIA" with crossed battle axes and shield logo. See more »Goofs
When the helicopter is chasing the dog, you can see two shadows that are not from the dog. See more »Quotes
Fuchs: There's something wrong with Blair. He's locked himself in his room and he won't answer the door to me or anyone. So I took one of his notebooks from the lab.MacReady: Yeah... and?
Fuchs: Listen: "It could have imitated a million life forms on a million planets. It could change into any one of them at any time. Now, it wants life forms on Earth."
MacReady: It's getting cold in here Fuchs, and I haven't slept for two days.
Fuchs: Wait, there's more.
[reads from the book]
Fuchs: "It needs to be alone and in close proximity to a life ...
[...]
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Soundtracks
"DON'T EXPLAIN"Music by Billie Holiday (uncredited)
Lyrics by Arthur Herzog Jr. (uncredited)
Performed by Billie Holiday
Courtesy of MCA Records
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I am ashamed to say it, but I have to admit, the first time I saw this film was only about a year ago. After seeing it, I immediately rushed out and bought the DVD collectors' edition and have watched it many times since.
The film is terrific on many levels. It works as your straight monster or action type film, as a horror/sci-fi and also as a very intriguing look into the human psyche. The incredible sense of paranoia, mistrust and fear, lent not only by Carpenter's direction (which is stunning) but also by the incredible acting of the cast in general. Kurt Russell (obviously) is spectacularly understated in the lead role of MacReady, and, as a direct result he "feels" like a real person, rather than a hollywood "all american hero". The other cast members all carry off their roles with style, and the net result is an intensely believable atmosphere, and a truly fantastic film.