Poster of The Thing

The Thing

Plot: In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror
Release Date: Friday, June 25 1982
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Kurt RussellKurt RussellKurt Russell was 31 in The Thing as 'MacReady'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 17 1951
Portrait of Keith DavidKeith DavidKeith David was 26 in The Thing as 'Childs'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 04 1956
Portrait of Wilford BrimleyWilford BrimleyWilford Brimley was 47 in The Thing as 'Blair'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 27 1934 –
Sat, Aug 01 2020
Portrait of T.K. CarterT.K. CarterT.K. Carter was 25 in The Thing as 'Nauls'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 18 1956
Portrait of David ClennonDavid ClennonDavid Clennon was 39 in The Thing as 'Palmer'.
Birthday: Mon, May 10 1943
Portrait of Richard DysartRichard DysartRichard Dysart was 53 in The Thing as 'Dr. Copper'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 30 1929 –
Sun, Apr 05 2015
Portrait of Charles HallahanCharles HallahanCharles Hallahan was 38 in The Thing as 'Norris'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 29 1943 –
Tue, Nov 25 1997
Portrait of Peter MaloneyPeter MaloneyPeter Maloney was 37 in The Thing as 'Bennings'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 23 1944
Portrait of Richard MasurRichard MasurRichard Masur was 33 in The Thing as 'Clark'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 20 1948
Portrait of Donald MoffatDonald MoffatDonald Moffat was 51 in The Thing as 'Garry'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 26 1930 –
Thu, Dec 20 2018
Portrait of Joel PolisJoel PolisJoel Polis was 30 in The Thing as 'Fuchs'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 03 1951
Portrait of Thomas G. WaitesThomas G. WaitesThomas G. Waites was 27 in The Thing as 'Windows'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 08 1955
Portrait of Norbert WeisserNorbert WeisserNorbert Weisser was 35 in The Thing as 'Norwegian'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 09 1946
Portrait of Larry FrancoLarry FrancoLarry Franco was 33 in The Thing as 'Norwegian Passenger with Rifle'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 05 1949
Portrait of Nate IrwinNate IrwinNate Irwin was >> in The Thing as 'Helicopter Pilot'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William ZemanWilliam ZemanWilliam Zeman was >> in The Thing as 'Pilot'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adrienne BarbeauAdrienne BarbeauAdrienne Barbeau was 37 in The Thing as 'Computer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 11 1945
Portrait of John CarpenterJohn CarpenterJohn Carpenter was 34 in The Thing as 'Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 16 1948

Crew

Portrait of John CarpenterJohn CarpenterJohn Carpenter was 34 in The Thing as 'Director, Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 16 1948
Portrait of Dean CundeyDean CundeyDean Cundey was 36 in The Thing as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 12 1946
Portrait of Larry FrancoLarry FrancoLarry Franco was 33 in The Thing as 'Associate Producer, First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 05 1949
Portrait of Jeffrey ChernovJeffrey ChernovJeffrey Chernov was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael SteeleMichael SteeleMichael Steele was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill LancasterBill LancasterBill Lancaster was >> in The Thing as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Sat, Jan 04 1997
Portrait of David FosterDavid FosterDavid Foster was 52 in The Thing as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1930 –
Mon, Dec 23 2019
Portrait of Lawrence TurmanLawrence TurmanLawrence Turman was 55 in The Thing as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Nov 28 1926 –
Sat, Jul 01 2023
Portrait of Wilbur StarkWilbur StarkWilbur Stark was >> in The Thing as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stuart CohenStuart CohenStuart Cohen was >> in The Thing as 'Co-Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Todd C. RamsayTodd C. RamsayTodd C. Ramsay was >> in The Thing as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David Lewis YewdallDavid Lewis YewdallDavid Lewis Yewdall was 31 in The Thing as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Oct 30 1950 –
Tue, Jul 04 2017
Portrait of Cliff KohlweckCliff KohlweckCliff Kohlweck was >> in The Thing as 'Music Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Colin C. MouatColin C. MouatColin C. Mouat was >> in The Thing as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Warren Hamilton Jr.Warren Hamilton Jr.Warren Hamilton Jr. was >> in The Thing as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ernesto MasErnesto MasErnesto Mas was >> in The Thing as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kendrick SweetKendrick SweetKendrick Sweet was >> in The Thing as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ennio MorriconeEnnio MorriconeEnnio Morricone was 53 in The Thing as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 10 1928 –
Mon, Jul 06 2020
Portrait of Alan HowarthAlan HowarthAlan Howarth was >> in The Thing as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick WarlockDick WarlockDick Warlock was 42 in The Thing as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 05 1940
Portrait of Larry HoltLarry HoltLarry Holt was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rob BottinRob BottinRob Bottin was 23 in The Thing as 'Makeup Effects Designer, Makeup Effects'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 01 1959
Portrait of Kent HaysKent HaysKent Hays was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John K. AdamsJohn K. AdamsJohn K. Adams was >> in The Thing as 'Foley Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry WillsJerry WillsJerry Wills was 35 in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 17 1947 –
Tue, Jul 13 2010
Portrait of John W. Campbell Jr.John W. Campbell Jr.John W. Campbell Jr. was >> in The Thing as 'Novel'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken ChaseKen ChaseKen Chase was >> in The Thing as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clint RoweClint RoweClint Rowe was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric ManskerEric ManskerEric Mansker was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rock A. WalkerRock A. WalkerRock A. Walker was 39 in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 08 1942 –
Fri, May 05 2017
Portrait of Steve MaslowSteve MaslowSteve Maslow was >> in The Thing as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Graeme MurrayGraeme MurrayGraeme Murray was >> in The Thing as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clyde E. BryanClyde E. BryanClyde E. Bryan was 31 in The Thing as 'First Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 26 1951
Portrait of Anthony CecereAnthony CecereAnthony Cecere was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Raymond StellaRaymond StellaRaymond Stella was >> in The Thing as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken DiazKen DiazKen Diaz was >> in The Thing as 'Makeup Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kris KrosskoveKris KrosskoveKris Krosskove was >> in The Thing as 'Dolly Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John M. DwyerJohn M. DwyerJohn M. Dwyer was >> in The Thing as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken StrainKen StrainKen Strain was >> in The Thing as 'Pilot, Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dillard BrinsonDillard BrinsonDillard Brinson was >> in The Thing as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christine WilsonChristine WilsonChristine Wilson was >> in The Thing as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris Helcermanas-BengeChris Helcermanas-BengeChris Helcermanas-Benge was >> in The Thing as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hans MetzHans MetzHans Metz was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dave GordonDave GordonDave Gordon was >> in The Thing as 'Dolly Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Melvin JonesMelvin JonesMelvin Jones was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John ZemanskyJohn ZemanskyJohn Zemansky was >> in The Thing as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John J. LloydJohn J. LloydJohn J. Lloyd was 60 in The Thing as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1922 –
Sat, Sep 20 2014
Portrait of Denver MattsonDenver MattsonDenver Mattson was 44 in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 12 1937 –
Sat, Sep 24 2005
Portrait of Mark WalthourMark WalthourMark Walthour was >> in The Thing as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry LarrecqHenry LarrecqHenry Larrecq was 71 in The Thing as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 25 1910 –
Fri, Jan 28 2005
Portrait of Albert WhitlockAlbert WhitlockAlbert Whitlock was 66 in The Thing as 'Visual Effects'
Birthday: Wed, Sep 15 1915 –
Tue, Oct 26 1999
Portrait of David GeddesDavid GeddesDavid Geddes was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy ArbogastRoy ArbogastRoy Arbogast was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert Latham BrownRobert Latham BrownRobert Latham Brown was 35 in The Thing as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Fri, Jun 20 1947
Portrait of Phyllis NewmanPhyllis NewmanPhyllis Newman was >> in The Thing as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barton M. SusmanBarton M. SusmanBarton M. Susman was >> in The Thing as 'Leadman'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cyrus BlockCyrus BlockCyrus Block was >> in The Thing as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George LawsonGeorge LawsonGeorge Lawson was >> in The Thing as 'Driver'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mentor HuebnerMentor HuebnerMentor Huebner was 64 in The Thing as 'Production Illustrator'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 19 1917 –
Mon, Mar 19 2001
Portrait of Fitch CadyFitch CadyFitch Cady was >> in The Thing as 'Unit Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Trish KeatingTrish KeatingTrish Keating was >> in The Thing as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anita DannAnita DannAnita Dann was >> in The Thing as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronald WoodwardRonald WoodwardRonald Woodward was >> in The Thing as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John K. StirberJohn K. StirberJohn K. Stirber was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas PrussDouglas PrussDouglas Pruss was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alois StrananAlois StrananAlois Stranan was >> in The Thing as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nate IrwinNate IrwinNate Irwin was >> in The Thing as 'Pilot'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan AnglinDan AnglinDan Anglin was >> in The Thing as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronald I. CaplanRonald I. CaplanRonald I. Caplan was >> in The Thing as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Len WolfeLen WolfeLen Wolfe was >> in The Thing as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry SchoesslerHenry SchoesslerHenry Schoessler was >> in The Thing as 'Visual Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gilbert LoeGilbert LoeGilbert Loe was >> in The Thing as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David R. AndersonDavid R. AndersonDavid R. Anderson was >> in The Thing as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles E. NippellCharles E. NippellCharles E. Nippell was >> in The Thing as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Candy ArtmontCandy ArtmontCandy Artmont was >> in The Thing as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lawrence PerryLawrence PerryLawrence Perry was >> in The Thing as 'Pilot'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard A. GonzalesRichard A. GonzalesRichard A. Gonzales was >> in The Thing as 'Swing'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael R. GannonMichael R. GannonMichael R. Gannon was >> in The Thing as 'Assistant Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee RoutlyLee RoutlyLee Routly was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael A. CliffordMichael A. CliffordMichael A. Clifford was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph R. SavkoJoseph R. SavkoJoseph R. Savko was >> in The Thing as 'Swing'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary MeyerGary MeyerGary Meyer was >> in The Thing as 'Production Illustrator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yervant BabasinYervant BabasinYervant Babasin was >> in The Thing as 'Craft Service'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James L. HurfordJames L. HurfordJames L. Hurford was >> in The Thing as 'Best Boy Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul R. PrincePaul R. PrincePaul R. Prince was >> in The Thing as 'First Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael PloogMichael PloogMichael Ploog was >> in The Thing as 'Production Illustrator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray KinzerRay KinzerRay Kinzer was >> in The Thing as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob CornellBob CornellBob Cornell was >> in The Thing as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Milton WilsonMilton WilsonMilton Wilson was >> in The Thing as 'Swing'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karen KaltonKaren KaltonKaren Kalton was >> in The Thing as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve TateSteve TateSteve Tate was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Debbie CollierDebbie CollierDebbie Collier was >> in The Thing as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rocky CorsiniRocky CorsiniRocky Corsini was >> in The Thing as 'Craft Service'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James CallanJames CallanJames Callan was >> in The Thing as 'Painter'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ron MacInnesRon MacInnesRon MacInnes was >> in The Thing as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robin MounseyRobin MounseyRobin Mounsey was >> in The Thing as 'Technical Advisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Spencer HydeSpencer HydeSpencer Hyde was >> in The Thing as 'Craft Service'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barrett J. ReidBarrett J. ReidBarrett J. Reid was >> in The Thing as 'Generator Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas MarshallThomas MarshallThomas Marshall was >> in The Thing as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday