The Thing

Friday, February 14, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Once unfrozen, the form-changing alien wreaks havoc, creates terror and becomes one of them.

Screening as part of Waverly Midnights: Winter Vacation

Previously screened as part of our Autumn 2019 series, “Waverly Midnights: Late-Night Favorites.”

  • Country USA
  • Running Time 100 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor Park Circus
  • Director John Carpenter
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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