1982 · 109 min · R
The Thing
Directed by John Carpenter · Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
The Thing (1982) is a Horror film, directed by John Carpenter set in Antarctica during the 1980s, in winter. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.
A creature feature and survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of isolation, survival, and identity play out through single location / bottle.
Composer
Ennio MorriconeJohn CarpenterAlan Howarth
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Cast
Kurt RussellWilford BrimleyT.K. CarterDavid ClennonKeith DavidRichard DysartCharles HallahanPeter Maloney
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Premise
Structure
Tone
BleakTense
Shape
Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction
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