The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998): Cast
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape is a 1998 documentary directed by Michael Matessino, starring John Carpenter, Kurt Russell and Richard Masur. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Michael Matessino
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Studios Home Video
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Thing: Terror Takes Shape About?
The premise of The Thing: Terror Takes Shape without spoilers.
The documentary provides an in‑depth look at the creation of John Carpenter’s cult sci‑fi horror The Thing, exploring the film’s groundbreaking practical effects, production challenges, and Carpenter’s vision. It also outlines the plot: Antarctic researchers encounter a parasitic alien that assimilates and imitates other organisms, unleashing paranoia and terror.
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape Cast
John Carpenter leads the cast, with Kurt Russell and Richard Masur. Directed by Michael Matessino; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Matessino
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John Carpenter as themselves -
Kurt Russell as themselves -
Richard Masur as themselves -
David Clennon as themselves
Also Starring in The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
· 12 more- Charles Hallahan Themselves
- David Foster Themselves
- Stan Winston Themselves
- Dean Cundey Themselves
- Joel Polis Themselves
- Rob Bottin Themselves
- Peter Kuran Themselves
- Susan Turner Themselves
- Bill Lancaster Themselves
- Todd C. Ramsay Themselves
- John J. Lloyd Themselves
- Albert Whitlock Themselves
More from Michael Matessino
One more film directed by Michael Matessino: The Alien Legacy.
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Kauhu muotoutuu” and “《怪形》幕后”.
- Also known as
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- Kauhu muotoutuu
- 《怪形》幕后
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The Thing: Terror Takes Shape FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Thing: Terror Takes Shape, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Thing: Terror Takes Shape?
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was The Thing: Terror Takes Shape released?
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape was released on September 8, 1998.
Who directed The Thing: Terror Takes Shape?
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape was directed by Michael Matessino.
More films by Michael Matessino Who is in the cast of The Thing: Terror Takes Shape?
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape stars John Carpenter, Kurt Russell and Richard Masur, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Thing: Terror Takes Shape have a post-credit scene?
No. The Thing: Terror Takes Shape has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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