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The Thing Expanded

8.820265h 12mMovieDocumentaryHorror

The ultimate companion to John Carpenter’s "The Thing", digging deep into the proverbial iceberg to enhance your viewing experience with new insights, stories, and revelations.

DirectorIan Nathan
WritersIan Nathan·Josh Weiss
ProducersJosh Weiss·David A. Weiner

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Cast · Directed by Ian Nathan

JCJohn Carpenter
John Carpenter
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KRKurt Russell
Kurt Russell
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KDKeith David
Keith David
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RMRichard Masur
Richard Masur
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DCDavid Clennon
David Clennon
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TWThomas G. Waites
Thomas G. Waites
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JPJoel Polis
Joel Polis
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PMPeter Maloney
Peter Maloney
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DJDavid Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
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GTGuillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro
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EREli Roth
Eli Roth
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FDFrank Darabont
Frank Darabont
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