FILMTTThe Thing1982
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The Thing
SF film with a runtime of 108 minutes, released in 1982. Presented in English.
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John Carpenter presents another tale of horror as a group of scientists find a buried alien spacecraft in the Antarctic--with an alien still inside. Upon defrosting, the being begins its killing spree. This thriller includes performances from Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, and Keith David. Gory remake of the suspenseful 1951 classic.
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How long is The Thing?
The Thing runs for 1h 48m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under SF, suspense/thriller, Horror.
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