The Thing
2011 · Horror
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About The Thing
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
The Thing (1982) is a horror/mystery film running 1h 49m, directed by John Carpenter. It is available in HD on Cineby for 5 credits. Create an account, add credits and the unlock is yours permanently. Use the player controls for subtitles, quality and fullscreen.
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The Thing was directed by John Carpenter.
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