THE THING (1982)

During their adventures in the Antarctic wasteland, a group of American scientists espy some presumed Norwegians pursuing a dog.  But when the helicopter escorting the Norwegians crashes the Americans are left to ponder the mystery surrounding the dog without any additional
information.  Meanwhile, the Americans have taken the dog into their camp… big mistake. Overnight the dog seems to mutate, attacking the other dogs in the shared cage.  As the scientists begin to investigate the mysterious happenings they soon realize they are dealing with an
alien life form that possesses the ability to take over other life forms, using their shell as a sort of host.  But with the “dog” on the loose, there’s no telling who may be infected and who, or how one can stop it before it spells death for all.

The powerhouse cast includes: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Richard Dysart, Donald Moffat, T.K. Carter, and David Clennon.

Director John Carpenter's "The Thing" is a powerful, if gooey, earthmen versus alien spectacular.

Review - The Thing

A Sci-Fi/Action Classic

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