The Thing from Another World 1951
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SplatScientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Captain Patrick Hendry
as Nikki
as Dr. Arthur Carrington
as Ned 'Scotty' Scott
as Lt. Eddie Dykes
as Crew Chief Bob
as Lt. Ken 'Mac' Erickson
as Corporal Barnes
as Tex Richards
as Dr. Stern
Director:
Writer:
Charles Lederer, John W. Campbell Jr., Howard Hawks, Ben Hecht
Stars:
Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, Robert Cornthwaite, Douglas Spencer, James Young, Dewey Martin, Robert Nichols, William Self, Nicholas Byron, Eduard Franz,
Genres:
Drama,Horror,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1951 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
87 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Thing from Another World
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Captain Patrick Hendry
as Nikki
as Dr. Arthur Carrington
as Ned 'Scotty' Scott
as Lt. Eddie Dykes
as Crew Chief Bob
as Lt. Ken 'Mac' Erickson
as Corporal Barnes
as Tex Richards
as Dr. Stern
as Dr. Redding
as Prof. Voorhees
as Prof. Wilson
as Dr. Lorenz
as Prof. Ambrose
as Dr. Chapman
as Mrs. Chapman
as 'The Thing'
as Gen. Fogarty
as Bill Stone (uncredited)
as Capt. Smith - Fogarty's Aide (uncredited)
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