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The Thing (1982)

R ★ 8.1/10 109 min Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction United States English
Director: John Carpenter
Screenplay by: Bill Lancaster
Novel: John W. Campbell Jr.
Streaming: Not available
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Description

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

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Top Cast

Kurt Russell
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Wilford Brimley
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David Clennon
David Clennon Palmer
Keith David
Keith David Childs
Richard Dysart
Richard Dysart Dr. Copper
Charles Hallahan
Charles Hallahan Norris
Peter Maloney
Peter Maloney Bennings

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