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  1. On This Day: June 25, 1982 – The Thing Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 25, 1982 – The Thing Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 25, 1982, The Thing premiered in theaters. Directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, the film told the story of a group of researchers in Antarctica who discover a terrifying shape shifting alien that can perfectly imitate any living creature. As paranoia spreads...
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    June 25, 1982: The Thing Remake Premieres

    On June 25, 1982, John Carpenter’s remake of the horror classic “The Thing” premiered in theaters. Starring Kurt Russell in the lead role, the film was produced with a budget of $15 million. Despite its initial mixed reviews and a modest box office return of $19.6 million, “The Thing” has since...
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