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One sheet for the classic 1982 American science fiction horror film,
"The Thing", directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell.
Movie Details
Title: The Thing (also known as John Carpenter's The Thing)
Release Date: June 25, 1982
Director: John Carpenter
Lead Actor: Kurt Russell stars as the helicopter pilot R.J. MacReady
Plot: The film tells the story of a group of American researchers in Antarctica who encounter an extraterrestrial life-form that can assimilate and perfectly imitate other organisms. Paranoia and conflict quickly overcome the group as they realize any of them could be the creature.
Legacy: While it received negative reviews and was a box office failure upon release, the film has since gained a significant cult following and is now considered one of the best science fiction and horror films ever made, especially noted for its groundbreaking practical special effects and themes of paranoia.
Poster Art: The iconic poster art, featuring the tagline "The ultimate in alien terror," was created by the legendary artist Drew Struzan in just 24 hours. The person in the image on the poster is actually Struzan himself, in a winter jacket, used as a reference photo by his wife. |
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