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The Thing

In the frozen isolation of Antarctica, a remote research station becomes the last line of defence against an unimaginable threat. When an alien organism is uncovered beneath the ice, it reveals a terrifying ability: it can perfectly imitate any living being it encounters. As paranoia spreads and trust disintegrates, the team realises the enemy could be anyone—or everyone. With no way to tell who is human and who has already been replaced, fear turns colleagues against each other, and survival becomes a desperate race against time. Trapped by the endless night and brutal cold, the men must confront the ultimate question: who do you trust when appearances mean nothing? A masterclass in suspense and practical effects, The Thing is a landmark of sci-fi horror.

Rating: MA15+
Director: John Carpenter
Cast: Keith David, Kurt Russell, Donald Moffat, Richard Dysart, Richard Masur, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter
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The Thing