The Thing (2011)
The Thing is a 2011 horror movie directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton and Ulrich Thomsen.
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.
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What is The Thing about?
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.
When was The Thing released?
The Thing was released on 12 October 2011.
How long is The Thing?
The Thing runs 1h 43m.
Who made The Thing?
The Thing was directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
Where can I watch The Thing?
The Thing is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Thing
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate Lloyd
- Joel Edgerton as Carter
- Ulrich Thomsen as Dr. Sander Halvorson
- Eric Christian Olsen as Adam Finch
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Jameson
- Paul Braunstein as Griggs
- Trond Espen Seim as Edvard Wolner
- Kim Bubbs as Juliette
- Jørgen Langhelle as Lars
- Jan Gunnar Røise as Olav
- Stig Henrik Hoff as Peder
- Kristofer Hivju as Jonas
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