The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998)
An in-depth look at the making of John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi horror The Thing, telling the story of a group of researchers in Antarctica who encounter a parasitic extra-terrestrial life-form that assimilates, then imitates other organisms.
Director: Michael Matessino
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John Carpenter as Self |
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David Foster as Self |
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Bill Lancaster as Self |
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John J. Lloyd as Self |
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Dean Cundey as Self |
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Rob Bottin as Self |
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Kurt Russell as Self |
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Richard Masur as Self |
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Charles Hallahan as Self |
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Peter Kuran as Self |
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Susan Turner as Self |
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Albert Whitlock as Self |
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Todd C. Ramsay as Self |
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Stan Winston as Self |
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Joel Polis as Self |
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David Clennon as Self |
| Directing | Michael Matessino | Director |
| Crew | David Clennon | Thanks |
| Production | Michelle Montanez | Production Manager |
| Production | Michael Matessino | Producer |
| Editing | Vince Stancarone | Editor |
| Writing | Michael Matessino | Writer |