The Thing - DVD - Region 2 - [Pre-owned]

A US research station, Antarctica, early-winter 1982. The base is suddenly buzzed by a helicopter from the nearby Norwegian research station. They are trying to kill a dog that has escaped from their base. After the destruction of the Norwegian chopper the members of the US team fly to the Norwegian base, only to discover them all dead or missing. They do find the remains of a strange creature the Norwegians burned. The Americans take it to their base and deduce that it is an alien life form. After a while it is apparent that the alien can take over and assimilate into other life forms, including humans, and can spread like a virus. This means that anyone at the base could be inhabited by The Thing, and tensions escalate.

Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (80:34) Production Background Archive (Text Notes, with some Photos) (5mins) Cast Production Photographs (with Notes) (2mins) Production Art And Storyboards (with Notes) (8mins) Location Design (with Notes) Production Archives (Text Notes, with Photos) (10mins) Outtakes: - "Frame By Frame" (Text & Photos) (1min) - "Full Motion" (4mins) Post Production (Text Notes, with Photos) (5mins) Production Notes Cast And Filmmakers: - Kurt Russell ('MacReady') (7pages) - John Carpenter (Director) (6pages) Theatrical Trailer (2mins) DVD-ROM Features: - Universal Weblinks 8-page fold-out booklet with production notes

Studio: Universal Pictures (UK) Run Time: 104 mins approx Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Number of Discs: 1 Director: John Carpenter Actor: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David Region: 2 Rating: 18