The Thing (1982)

Synopsis

In Antarctica, a Norwegian helicopter pursues a sled dog to an American research station. The Americans witness the passenger fumble a grenade and accidentally blow up the helicopter and himself. The pilot fires a rifle at the dog and shouts at the Americans, but they cannot understand him, and he is shot dead in self-defense by station commander Garry. The American helicopter pilot, R. J. MacReady, and Dr.

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Box office

$20.9 million

Budget

$15 million

IMDb votes

541,336

Where to watch The Thing in Canada

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