The Thing (1982 film)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Thing
gptkb:The_Thing_from_Another_World
gptkbp:art_style dark and claustrophobic
gptkbp:based_on Who Goes There? (novella)
Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr.
gptkbp:box_office $19.6 million
gptkbp:budget $15 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Dr._Copper
gptkb:Garry
gptkb:operating_system
gptkb:Clark
gptkb:Palmer
gptkb:Mac_Ready
Fuchs
Childs
Blair
Bennings
Nauls
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Dean_Cundey
dark and moody
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed
mixed reviews
mixed reviews upon release
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:John_Carpenter
gptkbp:director gptkb:John_Carpenter
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by Marion Rothman
Todd Ramsay
gptkbp:editor Marion Rothman
gptkbp:explores themes of isolation
themes of trust
themes of paranoia
gptkbp:features an alien organism
an alien life form
gptkbp:filmography 109 minutes
gptkbp:follows a group of researchers
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkb:film
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:Saturn_Award_for_Best_Horror_Film
gptkb:Hugo_Award_for_Best_Dramatic_Presentation
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:The_Thing_(board_game)
gptkb:The_Thing_(musical)
gptkb:The_Thing_(novelization)
gptkb:The_Thing_(video_game)
gptkb:The_Thing_(2011_film)
gptkb:The_Thing_(comic_series)
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:survival
human nature
fear of the unknown
gptkbp:home_media_release VHS, DVD, Blu-ray
1982 VHS
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Thing (1982 film)
gptkbp:influence inspired many horror films
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:film
science fiction genre
many horror films
many subsequent horror films
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Thing_from_Another_World
The Thing from Another World (1951 film)
gptkbp:inspiration The Thing from Another World (1951 film)
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:TV_shows
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:novel
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
streaming services
gptkbp:is_cited_in film studies courses
gptkbp:is_considered a classic of the genre
gptkbp:is_known_for its practical effects
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:The_Thing_franchise
gptkbp:is_referenced_in various media
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:theorem
gptkb:battle
gained over time
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:museum
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy influence on pop culture
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Ennio_Morricone
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:architect
gptkb:museum
body horror
its ambiguous ending
isolation theme
paranoia theme
gptkbp:notable_quote ' I don't know what the hell's in there.'
' It's not human!'
' Trust is a tough thing to come by these days.'
' You gotta be fucking kidding.'
' I know I'm human. And if you were all these things, then you'd just attack me right now.'
' I can't take it anymore.'
' It's a perfect imitation.'
' It's not human.'
' Trust no one.'
' We're not getting out of here alive.'
' You can't trust anybody.'
' You think you can take me?'
' I don't want to spend the rest of this winter tied to this fucking couch!'
' I know I'm human, and if you were all these things, then you'd just attack me right now.'
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:film_festival
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Larry_J._Franco
gptkb:David_Foster
gptkb:Lawrence_Turman
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:rating gptkb:R
gptkbp:release_date 1982-06-25
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:released June 25, 1982
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Thing_from_Another_World
gptkb:The_Thing_(2011_film)
The Thing from Another World (1951)
gptkbp:runtime 109 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Bill_Lancaster
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:The_Thing_(2011_film)
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Antarctica
a remote research station
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Charles_Hallahan
gptkb:David_Clennon
gptkb:Donald_Moffat
gptkb:Peter_Maloney
gptkb:Kurt_Russell
gptkb:Keith_David
gptkb:Richard_Masur
gptkb:T._K._Carter
gptkb:Wilford_Brimley
gptkb:Richard_Dysart
gptkbp:themes gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:survival
paranoia
gptkbp:visual_effects gptkb:Rob_Bottin