The Thing
- Horror
- Science Fiction
- Mystery
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.
The Thing is a 2011 sci-fi horror thriller starring paleontologist Kate Lloyd, who discovers a shape-shifting creature in Antarctica that can mimic any living organism. When the mysterious being is accidentally freed from its icy tomb, paranoia and suspicion grip the isolated research team as they fight for survival. This prequel explores how the extraterrestrial threat first arrived at the remote Antarctic outpost.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Mary Elizabeth WinsteadKate Lloyd
Joel EdgertonCarter
Ulrich ThomsenDr. Sander Halvorson
Eric Christian OlsenAdam Finch
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeJameson
Paul BraunsteinGriggs
Trond Espen SeimEdvard Wolner
Kim BubbsJuliette
Jørgen LanghelleLars
Jan Gunnar RøiseOlav
Stig Henrik HoffPeder
Kristofer HivjuJonas
Jo Adrian HaavindHenrik
Carsten BjørnlundKarl
Jonathan WalkerColin
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The Thing — frequently asked
When was The Thing released?
The Thing was released on October 12, 2011.
Where can I watch The Thing?
The Thing is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers; check your preferred streaming service for current availability.
Is this a remake or original film?
The Thing is a prequel to John Carpenter's 1982 film of the same name, exploring the events that happened before the classic film's story.
What is the creature in The Thing?
The creature is a mysterious extraterrestrial being capable of imitating and mimicking any living organism it touches, making it nearly impossible for the team to identify who or what is human.
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