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

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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 through the isolated base, trust breaks down and survival becomes uncertain.

With groundbreaking practical effects by Rob Bottin and a chilling score by Ennio Morricone, The Thing was a tense...
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