Movie Description
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
(1998)Overview
An in-depth look at the making of John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi horror The Thing, telling the story of a group of researchers in Antarctica who encounter a parasitic extra-terrestrial life-form that assimilates, then imitates other organisms.
Featured Crew
- Director : Michael Matessino
- Producer : Michael Matessino
- Writer : Michael Matessino
- Editor : Vince Stancarone
- Cast : John Carpenter,David Foster,Bill Lancaster,John J. Lloyd,Dean Cundey,Rob Bottin,Kurt Russell,Richard Masur,Charles Hallahan,Peter Kuran,Susan Turner,Albert Whitlock,Todd C. Ramsay,Stan Winston,Joel Polis,David Clennon
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleThe Thing: Terror Takes Shape
Status Released
Release Information
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1998-09-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 23m
Production CompaniesUniversal Studios Home Video
Genres
- Documentary









































