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One sheet Australian movie poster for
"The Thing," the 1982 science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell.
Movie Information
Plot: A research team in remote Antarctica encounters an alien life-form that can perfectly imitate any living being, leading to intense paranoia and a fight for survival as they try to determine who among them is human.
Director: John Carpenter.
Cast: The film features an ensemble all-male cast including Kurt Russell as R.J. MacReady, Wilford Brimley, and Keith David.
Legacy: Despite performing poorly at the box office upon its initial release, the film has since gained a significant cult following and is now widely considered one of the best horror and sci-fi films ever made, known for its groundbreaking practical special effects and themes of isolation and distrust.
Source Material: The movie is a faithful adaptation of the 1938 novella Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr.. |
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