The Thing (2011)

It's not human. Yet.

The Thing (2011) poster

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.

Director: Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marco Beltrami, Marco Beltrami
Cinematography: Michel Abramowicz
Editing: Peter Boyle, Julian Clarke
Production: Universal Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Strike Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Norsk, Dansk
Budget: $35M
Box Office: $32M
Original Language: en

Themes

Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Transformation

Keywords

based on novel or book, paranoia, research station, alien life-form, prequel, survival, antarctica, survival horror, blizzard, duringcreditsstinger, aggressive, 1980s, assimilation, alien spaceship, norwegian

Trailer

The Thing Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Thing about?
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.
Who directed The Thing?
The Thing was directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
Who stars in The Thing?
The Thing stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Paul Braunstein.
How long is The Thing?
The Thing has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is The Thing?
The Thing is a Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery film.
What is the budget of The Thing?
The Thing had a budget of $35M.
How much did The Thing gross?
The Thing grossed $32M worldwide.
Where was The Thing produced?
The Thing was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Thing?
The themes of The Thing include: Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Transformation.