The Thing (DVD, 2004, Widescreen Collectors Edition)

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The Thing is a science-fiction film based on the film produced in 1951 by Howard Hawks, which was based on the short story by John W. Campbell. The DVD offers an anamorphic widescreen picture re-mastered with closed captioning and subtitles, as well as an aspect ratio of 2.35:1 and a runtime of 109 minutes. The Thing provides a mixture of horror and action. This science-fiction film narrates the story of a group of scientists enduring the extreme winter of Antarctica in search for a buried alien spacecraft. Soon after the discovery of the spacecraft, the scientists find the frozen body of an alien that they bring back to camp, assuming that it’s the find of a life time. The alien wakes up and takes over the identities of the scientists one-by-one, and helicopter pilot MacCready (Kurt Russell) must differentiate real people from the alien. The DVD comes with special features, including the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" 80-min documentary, stop motion animation cut from the film, and theatrical trailers. The Thing is popular due to its unique storyline and the breathtaking special effects of the creature in its different forms.

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UPC0025192543722
eBay Product ID (ePID)30803509

Product Key Features

ActorKurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, Richard Dysart
EditionWidescreen Collector's Edition
RatingR
DirectorFrank Armitage, John Carpenter, John T. Chance
FormatDVD
Release Year2004
GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatWidescreen Collector's Edition
Signal StandardDvd
Leading RoleKurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, Richard Dysart
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20041026

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  • Great movie and price

    I have watched this movie many times and was excited to be able to buy it on DVD. The DVD played great. The original was great too but I didn't care for the third one from the Norwegian side. The 1982 version is the best.

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  • The Master Of Horror Everyone It's John Carpenter

    This is one of the freakiest films I have watched. I think Carpenter is a master of Horror; and it this movie he doesn't only rely on horror, but science fiction. I loved this film, and got it for a great price. It is a must have for any horror/sci-fy fan. Once you watch it it will make your skin crawl.

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  • Drama, Suspense, Action Great Special Effects...A Great Ride.

    Love John Carpenter and The Thing is done perfectly by him. The acting is good, but then Kurt Russell...enough said there. The Thing has drama, action, suspense, great special effects. All make for great ride.

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  • Worth the price!

    This is still a great movie after all these years! Special effects not quite up to today's standards but still good. Interesting characters and relentless pacing. I particularly liked the commentary section on this disc with John Carpenter and Kurt Russell. Very interesting and funny too. Definitely worth the price.

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  • Definitely worth watching

    Fun scary movie! Entertaining story, scary monster, and decent special effects for the early early 80s! Good acting for the most part. Great to see a young Kurt Russell. The movie really keeps you on the edge of your seat the way it builds suspense and mystery. I would recommend

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  • Awesome and Scarry

    This is one of two movies called the thing. Kurt Russell is great. This is actually part two but came out before part one which was released later by a different producer. Both movies are fantastic, Scarry, and thrilling.

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  • Horror Classic

    This movie is honestly one of the greatest horror films that i've seen. With a large amount of suspense and amazing special effects, well for 80's standards, but in my opinion the effects are still more gruesome than today's CG boring horror films.

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  • John Carpenter's The THING

    Sci Fi Movie has awesome cast starring Kurt Russell as RJ Macready Team stranded in arctic station with a shape shifting alien that will kill to stay hidden . Suspense drama terror what's movie

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  • Kurt Russell at his best.

    Awesome movie. Great cast and very entertaining. Kept me interested and also in suspense throughout the whole movie.l

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  • Classic Horror Movie

    A DVD with a great movie and special features. One of the key features of this DVD is that it contains the original commentary by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell.

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