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

Crew

Portrait of John CarpenterJohn Carpenter. John Carpenter was 34 in The Thing as 'Director, Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 16 1948
Portrait of Dean CundeyDean Cundey. Dean Cundey was 36 in The Thing as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 12 1946
Portrait of Larry FrancoLarry Franco. Larry Franco was 33 in The Thing as 'Associate Producer, First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 05 1949
Portrait of Michael SteeleMichael Steele. Michael Steele was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeffrey ChernovJeffrey Chernov. Jeffrey Chernov was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill LancasterBill Lancaster. Bill Lancaster was >> in The Thing as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Sat, Jan 04 1997
Portrait of David FosterDavid Foster. David Foster was 52 in The Thing as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1930 –
Died: Mon, Dec 23 2019
Portrait of Lawrence TurmanLawrence Turman. Lawrence Turman was 55 in The Thing as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Nov 28 1926 –
Died: Sat, Jul 01 2023
Portrait of Wilbur StarkWilbur Stark. Wilbur Stark was >> in The Thing as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stuart CohenStuart Cohen. Stuart Cohen was >> in The Thing as 'Co-Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Todd C. RamsayTodd C. Ramsay. Todd C. Ramsay was >> in The Thing as '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 David Lewis YewdallDavid Lewis Yewdall. David Lewis Yewdall was 31 in The Thing as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Oct 30 1950 –
Died: Tue, Jul 04 2017
Portrait of Cliff KohlweckCliff Kohlweck. Cliff Kohlweck was >> in The Thing as 'Music Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Colin C. MouatColin C. Mouat. Colin C. Mouat was >> in The Thing as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kendrick SweetKendrick Sweet. Kendrick Sweet was >> in The Thing as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ernesto MasErnesto Mas. Ernesto Mas was >> in The Thing as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ennio MorriconeEnnio Morricone. Ennio Morricone was 53 in The Thing as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 10 1928 –
Died: Mon, Jul 06 2020
Portrait of Alan HowarthAlan Howarth. Alan Howarth was >> in The Thing as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rob BottinRob Bottin. Rob Bottin was 23 in The Thing as 'Makeup Effects Designer, Makeup Effects'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 01 1959
Portrait of Dick WarlockDick Warlock. Dick Warlock was 42 in The Thing as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 05 1940
Portrait of Larry HoltLarry Holt. Larry Holt was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Drew StruzanDrew Struzan. Drew Struzan was 35 in The Thing as 'Art Designer'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 18 1947
Portrait of Ken DiazKen Diaz. Ken Diaz was >> in The Thing as 'Makeup Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
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 Anthony CecereAnthony Cecere. Anthony Cecere was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clyde E. BryanClyde E. Bryan. Clyde E. Bryan was 31 in The Thing as 'First Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 26 1951
Portrait of Albert WhitlockAlbert Whitlock. Albert Whitlock was 66 in The Thing as 'Visual Effects'
Birthday: Wed, Sep 15 1915 –
Died: Tue, Oct 26 1999
Portrait of Kris KrosskoveKris Krosskove. Kris Krosskove was >> in The Thing as 'Dolly Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christine WilsonChristine Wilson. Christine Wilson was >> in The Thing as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John M. DwyerJohn M. Dwyer. John M. Dwyer was >> in The Thing as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John K. AdamsJohn K. Adams. John K. Adams was >> in The Thing as 'Foley Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John J. LloydJohn J. Lloyd. John J. Lloyd was 60 in The Thing as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1922 –
Died: Sat, Sep 20 2014
Portrait of Roy ArbogastRoy Arbogast. Roy Arbogast was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fitch CadyFitch Cady. Fitch Cady was >> in The Thing as 'Unit Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris Helcermanas-BengeChris Helcermanas-Benge. Chris Helcermanas-Benge was >> in The Thing as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kent HaysKent Hays. Kent Hays was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David GeddesDavid Geddes. David Geddes was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rock A. WalkerRock A. Walker. Rock A. Walker was 39 in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 08 1942 –
Died: Fri, May 05 2017
Portrait of Dillard BrinsonDillard Brinson. Dillard Brinson was >> in The Thing as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken ChaseKen Chase. Ken Chase was >> in The Thing as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Melvin JonesMelvin Jones. Melvin Jones was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert Latham BrownRobert Latham Brown. Robert Latham Brown was 35 in The Thing as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Fri, Jun 20 1947
Portrait of Raymond StellaRaymond Stella. Raymond Stella was >> in The Thing as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Milton WilsonMilton Wilson. Milton Wilson was >> in The Thing as 'Swing'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve MaslowSteve Maslow. Steve Maslow was >> in The Thing as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry WillsJerry Wills. Jerry Wills was 35 in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 17 1947 –
Died: Tue, Jul 13 2010
Portrait of Barton M. SusmanBarton M. Susman. Barton M. Susman was >> in The Thing as 'Leadman'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve TateSteve Tate. Steve Tate was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mentor HuebnerMentor Huebner. Mentor Huebner was 64 in The Thing as 'Production Illustrator'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 19 1917 –
Died: Mon, Mar 19 2001
Portrait of Denver MattsonDenver Mattson. Denver Mattson was 44 in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 12 1937 –
Died: Sat, Sep 24 2005
Portrait of Trish KeatingTrish Keating. Trish Keating was >> in The Thing as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clint RoweClint Rowe. Clint Rowe was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Graeme MurrayGraeme Murray. Graeme Murray was >> in The Thing as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John ZemanskyJohn Zemansky. John Zemansky was >> in The Thing as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael PloogMichael Ploog. Michael Ploog was >> in The Thing as 'Production Illustrator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phyllis NewmanPhyllis Newman. Phyllis Newman was >> in The Thing as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric ManskerEric Mansker. Eric Mansker was >> in The Thing as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cyrus BlockCyrus Block. Cyrus Block was >> in The Thing as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark WalthourMark Walthour. Mark Walthour was >> in The Thing as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas PrussDouglas Pruss. Douglas Pruss was >> in The Thing as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary MeyerGary Meyer. Gary Meyer was >> in The Thing as 'Production Illustrator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alois StrananAlois Stranan. Alois Stranan was >> in The Thing as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronald WoodwardRonald Woodward. Ronald Woodward was >> in The Thing as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul R. PrincePaul R. Prince. Paul R. Prince was >> in The Thing as 'First Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anita DannAnita Dann. Anita Dann was >> in The Thing as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robin MounseyRobin Mounsey. Robin Mounsey was >> in The Thing as 'Technical Advisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David R. AndersonDavid R. Anderson. David R. Anderson was >> in The Thing as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas MarshallThomas Marshall. Thomas Marshall was >> in The Thing as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rocky CorsiniRocky Corsini. Rocky Corsini was >> in The Thing as 'Craft Service'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray KinzerRay Kinzer. Ray Kinzer was >> in The Thing as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan AnglinDan Anglin. Dan Anglin was >> in The Thing as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob CornellBob Cornell. Bob Cornell was >> in The Thing as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James CallanJames Callan. James Callan was >> in The Thing as 'Painter'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hans MetzHans Metz. Hans Metz was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John K. StirberJohn K. Stirber. John K. Stirber was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Candy ArtmontCandy Artmont. Candy Artmont was >> in The Thing as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ron MacInnesRon MacInnes. Ron MacInnes was >> in The Thing as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael R. GannonMichael R. Gannon. Michael R. Gannon was >> in The Thing as 'Assistant Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry LarrecqHenry Larrecq. Henry Larrecq was 71 in The Thing as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 25 1910 –
Died: Fri, Jan 28 2005
Portrait of Henry SchoesslerHenry Schoessler. Henry Schoessler was >> in The Thing as 'Visual Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lawrence PerryLawrence Perry. Lawrence Perry was >> in The Thing as 'Pilot'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Debbie CollierDebbie Collier. Debbie Collier was >> in The Thing as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George LawsonGeorge Lawson. George Lawson was >> in The Thing as 'Driver'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gilbert LoeGilbert Loe. Gilbert Loe was >> in The Thing as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronald I. CaplanRonald I. Caplan. Ronald I. Caplan was >> in The Thing as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karen KaltonKaren Kalton. Karen Kalton was >> in The Thing as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken StrainKen Strain. Ken Strain was >> in The Thing as 'Pilot, Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael A. CliffordMichael A. Clifford. Michael A. Clifford was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Len WolfeLen Wolfe. Len Wolfe was >> in The Thing as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James L. HurfordJames L. Hurford. James L. Hurford was >> in The Thing as 'Best Boy Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nate IrwinNate Irwin. Nate Irwin was >> in The Thing as 'Pilot'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph R. SavkoJoseph R. Savko. Joseph R. Savko was >> in The Thing as 'Swing'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dave GordonDave Gordon. Dave Gordon was >> in The Thing as 'Dolly Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barrett J. ReidBarrett J. Reid. Barrett J. Reid was >> in The Thing as 'Generator Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yervant BabasinYervant Babasin. Yervant Babasin was >> in The Thing as 'Craft Service'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles E. NippellCharles E. Nippell. Charles E. Nippell was >> in The Thing as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard A. GonzalesRichard A. Gonzales. Richard A. Gonzales was >> in The Thing as 'Swing'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Spencer HydeSpencer Hyde. Spencer Hyde was >> in The Thing as 'Craft Service'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee RoutlyLee Routly. Lee Routly was >> in The Thing as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday