Development of the film began in the mid-1970s when David Foster and fellow producer Lawrence Turman suggested to Universal Pictures an adaptation of the 1938 John W. Campbell novella Who Goes There?. It had been loosely adapted once before in Howard Hawks's and Christian Nyby's 1951 film The Thing from Another World, but Foster and Turman wanted to develop a project that stuck more closely to the source material. Screenwriters Hal Barwood and Matthew Robbins held the rights to make an adaptation, but passed on the opportunity to make a new film, so Universal obtained the rights from them. In 1976, Wilbur Stark had purchased the remake rights to 23 RKO Pictures films, including The Thing from Another World, from three Wall Street financiers who did not know what to do with them, in exchange for a return when the films were produced. Universal in turn acquired the rights to remake the film from Stark, resulting in him being given an executive producer credit on all print advertisements, posters, television commercials, and studio press material.
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The Thing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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- 1 Ennio MorriconeHumanity (Pt. 1) 6:58
- 2 Ennio MorriconeShape 3:20
- 3 Ennio MorriconeContamination 1:06
- 4 Ennio MorriconeBeastiality 2:59
- 5 Ennio MorriconeSolitude 5:58
- 6 Ennio MorriconeEternity 5:35
- 7 Ennio MorriconeWait 6:30
- 8 Ennio MorriconeHumanity (Pt. 2) 7:15
- 9 Ennio MorriconeSterilization 5:09
- 10 Ennio MorriconeDespair 4:50
The Thing
(1982)25
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english, norwegian |
| Runtime | 1 hr 49 min |
| Budget | $15 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $20 616 461 June 25, 1982 |
| USA | $19 629 760 |
| Other countries | $986 701 |
| Box Office – Budget | $5 616 461 |
| Premiere: USA | $19 629 760 June 25, 1982 |
| theaters | 910 |
| rollout | 190 days |
| Digital: World | August 7, 2012 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Violence & Gore, Profanity, ... |
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| Also Known As | John Carpenter's The Thing United States L'effroyable chose Canada |
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A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.Сast and Crew
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I’m not a fan of this genre of films, but the film is good, I thought it would be very scary, but it turned out not to be! It’s filmed in an atmospheric way, and there’s a logic to what’s happening. Translated to English
An excellent body horror, with all the attributes of a good 80s horror film. The same "it was better before" example. Translated to English
My favorite horror movie. Without any reservations. But I’m not sure it will impress modern audiences as much as it once did me. All I can say is that Childs doesn’t have steam coming out of his mouth. Translated to English
Well-written characters who behave naturally in extreme situations. The magnificent monster designs, Morricone’s suspenseful music, and the atmosphere of the Antarctic station, in which the detective story takes place, all of this deservedly gave the film cult status. Translated to English
I always gave it a 9. But after looking at this creation for the 21st time, you understand that this is one of the best films in its genre. And I also love Halloween (Classic!) I want to shoot exactly like this Translated to English
Not only is it a classic in the world of horror, but to this day one of the best examples of what the genre can achieve. True horror, genuine tension, stunning set effects, a great cast – this is a complete package that everyone should watch at least once. Translated to English
Wow. I shouldn’t have given it an eight then. The film is simply awesome – everyone should watch it! Carpenter made a truly iconic and memorable movie, which we will tell our grandchildren about, and they will pass on knowledge to their other offspring from generation to generation. Translated to English
In 2008, I was evil and gave it an 8. Now I’m kind and give it a 9. Well, or it’s just not me anymore, but some other organism that is pretending to be me. By the way, since 2008, all the cells in our bodies have already been renewed. Live with it now. Translated to English
"Why not 10,” I asked myself. "Why not,” I answered myself. Thick as blood, an atmosphere of paranoia and fear. Men in a film where there should be no black-gay-strong-women (everything necessary has already been emphasized). Cool animatronics. Luxurious Kurt Russell. Classic! Translated to English
A brilliant script within the genre, into which a terrifying monster with interesting lore fits perfectly, reminiscent of my beloved Lovecraft. The precise atmosphere with a sensitive soundtrack and adequate presentation of the characters does not let go until the strong ending. Translated to English
Polar cowboy MacReady battles an alien monster and human paranoia. Dark, grotesque and 80s. Translated to English
It looks terrible even in 2020, let alone those who saw this creation in the 80s. I am impressed! This is something! Translated to English
The film "The Thing" is something in the world of cinema! The trio of Carpenter-Moriconnet-Russell did incredible things. For me, this is the best film of the struggle between man and alien creatures, which can only be rivaled by R. Scott’s "Alien." I still think that animatronics with a dash of special effects is what modern films are missing. Translated to English
An interesting and atmospheric horror film. Some effects still look good. The infected people turned out to be not very realistic and therefore not particularly scary, but the dog is creepy. The actors portray the panic well. I also liked the soundtrack, even though it’s as simple as three kopecks. Translated to English
The best idea for an intense movie. Maybe not the best horror, but a legendary thriller. And an ending that I would call a "cruel happy ending." When you look, you will understand. Translated to English
A psychological thriller with horror elements from John Carpenter. Atmosphere, incredible style, Kurt Russell and Lovecraftian plot. The best Carpenter film I’ve seen. The film itself is beyond praise, if they make a remake, I doubt that it will be as great a film Translated to English
One of the works of art that personally introduced me to the science fiction genre. After so many years, I look back at this picture with a shudder in my heart. Someday modern directors and screenwriters will learn to do something like this. Translated to English
Despite its advanced age, the film manages to maintain a confident level of quality horror. I was never familiar with the body horror genre, but this film raised my interest in the topic. They perfectly showed the growing social tension between the characters Translated to English
For Dr. Carpenter, it would be a sin not to reconsider his cult film, which gave way to many films of this genre. If we take into account the year the film was released, then for its time it was a breakthrough, but nevertheless, even now the film is watched with no less interest… (8.5/10) Translated to English
Twelve frightened men confront the alien creature, each dying more creepily than the other. Raised the rating from 8.5 to 9. Translated to English
An excellent film, despite the year of release it looks very comfortable, the plot is predictable but not boring, I recommend it to everyone Translated to English
Among Us at the Antarctic station. The animatronics greatly age the film, but the atmosphere is so immersive that you don’t take it into account at all. There is nothing particularly scary here, unless you are the owner of a husky) I advise all fans of science fiction to take a look. Kurt Russell is inimitable)) Translated to English
Atmospheric cinema. The alien creature seems to have stepped out of the pages of Lovecraft, and it looks frighteningly disgusting. There are memorable scenes, and the tension at times reaches Hitchcockian suspense levels. To enhance the effect, I recommend watching at night, alone, with headphones. Translated to English
The film takes place at a polar research station in Antarctica. For 1982 it was super, disturbing music by Morricone, creepy screams, scary slimy monsters with tentacles, but now of course it’s not so impressive. Iconic. Translated to English