The Thing
~Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.
Overview
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Genres
- Horror
- Mystery
- Science Fiction
General Information
Release Date: 1982-06-25
Budget: $15000000
Revenue: $19629760
Runtime: 109 min
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