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# The Thing [Blu-ray]

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THE ULTIMATE IN ALIEN TERROROver the years, star Kurt Russell and master of horror John Carpenter have teamed up on a multitude of films (Big Trouble in Little China and Escape from New York to name a few) but of all their collaborations, 1982 s horror/sci-fi amalgam The Thing surely tops the list.A research team based out in the snowy wilds of Antarctica find themselves besieged by a terrifying, shape-shifting creature which has found its way into their base. When it becomes clear that the creature can take the form of any organism it so chooses, the tension within the team reaches breaking point any one of them could be... The Thing.Critically panned at the time of its release, John Carpenter s The Thing has rightly gone on to become one of the most celebrated sci-fi horror efforts ever made now newly restored by Arrow Video in a stunning 4K transfer supervised by Carpenter and director of photography Dean CundeyBLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:Brand new restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative, supervised and approved by director John Carpenter and director of photography Dean CundeyHigh Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentationOriginal Mono and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingAudio commentary by John Carpenter and actor Kurt RussellWho Goes There? In Search of The Thing an all-new feature length documentary produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures exploring the history of The Thing, from the original novella to John Carpenter's terrifying science fiction classic. Featuring new interviews with the cast and crew, as well as authors, historians, and critics1982: One Amazing Summer an all-new retrospective documentary produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures about the unforgettable films released in the summer of 1982John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape archive documentary on the background and production of the filmVintage FeaturettesOuttakesBehind-the-scenesTrailers, Teasers, TV and Radio SpotsStill GalleriesReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin

Review: One of the very best horror movies ever made! - John Carpenter's "The Thing" (originally released in 1982) is a true masterpiece in horror / terror film-making. Now available in full-HD, with a host of wonderful extras, the Blu-ray edition is superb. The picture quality is excellent, and the sound is fantastic. Spoiler alert! The film is set in the remote, desolate and frozen wastes of Antarctica. It opens with crazed Norwegians in a helicopter, shooting at a dog. The dog manages to make it to an American research base, where - as a monstrosity - it causes utter devastation. For it's not really a dog ... indeed, it's not even from Earth. Rather, it's an alien creature that crash landed some 100,000 years ago. A Norwegian science team discovered its frozen body and space craft, and - thinking it dead (see The Thing (2011) [Blu-ray ]) - excavated the remains. Only the creature wasn't dead. And, on thawing out, it went on a murderous rampage. It consumes its prey - absorbing living organisms - and then reshapes its own self to replicate them. In conditions of havoc, the Americans realise that a monster is in their midst, and they try to identify it, to destroy it, only to be relentlessly attacked by the Thing. Feelings of utter isolation, of claustrophobia, and of not being able to trust anyone, coupled with the mystery surrounding the horrific monster, permeate the film. Though 35 years old, this movie has some fantastic and gory special effects. Indeed, it's truly horrific. The level of gore may be off-putting to some viewers (in fact, it contributed to the film only being a minor cinematic success when originally released). But for anyone who appreciates monster-based horror / Sci-Fi action, I highly recommend this movie.
Review: Livin” Thing - A horror film that stood the test of time. A classic from John Carpenter with a great cast.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B074WVZK5T |
| Actors  | Donald Moffat, Kurt Russell, Richard Dysart, Richard Masur, Wilford Brimley |
| Aspect Ratio  | 16:9 - 2.35:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,839 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 213 in Horror (DVD & Blu-ray) 282 in Thriller (DVD & Blu-ray) 854 in Blu-ray |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,774) |
| Director  | John Carpenter |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Language  | English (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| Manufacturer reference  | 5027035017853 |
| Media Format  | Blu-ray, PAL |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Producers  | David Foster, Lawrence Turman |
| Product Dimensions  | 17 x 13.5 x 1.2 cm; 80 g |
| Release date  | 20 Nov. 2017 |
| Run time  | 1 hour and 43 minutes |
| Studio  | Arrow Video |
| Subtitles:  | English |
| Writers  | Bill Lancaster |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Colour
- **Format:** Blu-ray, PAL
- **Number of discs:** 1
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 43 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the very best horror movies ever made!
*by S***D on 6 May 2017*

John Carpenter's "The Thing" (originally released in 1982) is a true masterpiece in horror / terror film-making. Now available in full-HD, with a host of wonderful extras, the Blu-ray edition is superb. The picture quality is excellent, and the sound is fantastic. Spoiler alert! The film is set in the remote, desolate and frozen wastes of Antarctica. It opens with crazed Norwegians in a helicopter, shooting at a dog. The dog manages to make it to an American research base, where - as a monstrosity - it causes utter devastation. For it's not really a dog ... indeed, it's not even from Earth. Rather, it's an alien creature that crash landed some 100,000 years ago. A Norwegian science team discovered its frozen body and space craft, and - thinking it dead (see The Thing (2011) [Blu-ray ]) - excavated the remains. Only the creature wasn't dead. And, on thawing out, it went on a murderous rampage. It consumes its prey - absorbing living organisms - and then reshapes its own self to replicate them. In conditions of havoc, the Americans realise that a monster is in their midst, and they try to identify it, to destroy it, only to be relentlessly attacked by the Thing. Feelings of utter isolation, of claustrophobia, and of not being able to trust anyone, coupled with the mystery surrounding the horrific monster, permeate the film. Though 35 years old, this movie has some fantastic and gory special effects. Indeed, it's truly horrific. The level of gore may be off-putting to some viewers (in fact, it contributed to the film only being a minor cinematic success when originally released). But for anyone who appreciates monster-based horror / Sci-Fi action, I highly recommend this movie.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Livin” Thing
*by J***I on 4 November 2025*

A horror film that stood the test of time. A classic from John Carpenter with a great cast.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrow Blu-ray - Picture so good you have to see for yourself
*by A***Y on 10 March 2021*

* This review is of the Arrow Video blu-ray release * Wow! As a fan of this movie since my first viewing on TV in the late 80s, I can safely say that until this new restoration, you have NEVER seen The Thing look so good. Having owned the DVD for a number of years, I bought this as a gift for a fellow fan. As we sat down to watch, the shock of the clarity of the 1080p picture was only surpassed by the joy of seeing the incredible depth of colours and textures, making this look like a period film produced, well, yesterday! I immediately upgraded my own old DVD to this incredible blu ray. All the features are ported over (including the best 'making of' retrospective you'll ever see) as well as some new additions, but really, the film is the reason to buy this. Outstanding picture (the snow is blinding, action in the darkness no longer a black blur) and a fantastic sound mix that accentuates Morricone's magnificent score and the gloopy sound effects...I cannot recommend this version of the film highly enough. Literally so good that I bought it twice! I am not *** kidding.

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