It's comforting to remember that, once upon a time, John Carpenter could direct a halfway decent film. The Thing is one of his greatest moments, creating a terrifying atmosphere of claustrophobia, suspense and paranoia. And Kurt Russell is as good as he's ever been, wearing one of the best beards in movie history.

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DVD RELEASE: Oct 26th 2004
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Director
- John Carpenter
Screenwriter
- Bill Lancaster
Studio Universal Pictures

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