The Thing

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

Director

Producers

David Foster , Wilbur Stark , Lawrence Turman

Writer

Cinematographer

Composers

Ennio Morricone , John Carpenter , Alan Howarth

Cast

Kurt Russell , Keith David , Wilford Brimley , T.K. Carter , David Clennon , Richard Dysart , Charles Hallahan , Peter Maloney , Richard Masur , Donald Moffat

Studios

Universal Pictures , The Turman-Foster Company

Genres

Science Fiction Horror Mystery

External

Posters

5

The Thing (1982) theatrical poster - US — US theatrical

The Thing (1982) international poster - US — US international

The Thing (1982) character poster - US — US character

The Thing (1982) teaser poster - US — US teaser

The Thing (1982) imax poster - US — US imax

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