The Thing 2011
“It's not human. Yet.”
What is The Thing?
The film is a thriller that takes place in Antarctica. A team of scientists, led by a paleontologist, uncovers a remarkable discovery at an isolated outpost.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 12, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Strike Entertainment
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $31,505,287
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
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Overview
The film is a thriller that takes place in Antarctica. A team of scientists, led by a paleontologist, uncovers a remarkable discovery at an isolated outpost. The team's excitement is short-lived as their experiment has unintended consequences, releasing a mysterious being from its frozen state. The creature, capable of mimicking anything it touches, poses a threat to the team's survival. As the team tries to comprehend the situation, paranoia sets in, causing tension and fear among the members. The creature's ability to blend in with its surroundings makes it difficult for the team to distinguish friend from foe, leading to a desperate struggle for survival. The film is a spine-tingling thriller that explores the themes of fear, paranoia, and survival in a remote and inhospitable environment.
Should you watch it?
“Paleontologist Kate Lloyd joins an international team in Antarctica that unearths a mysterious, shape-shifting being.”
- features a tense Antarctic setting
- explores mounting paranoia among researchers
- the creature pits human against human
- fear and panic spread rapidly
Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful science fiction horror involving isolated research teams.
Contains thrilling and fearful situations involving a mysterious, mimicking creature.
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Frequently asked questions
What year was the film released?
The film was released in 2011.
What genres does the film belong to?
It belongs to the horror, science fiction, and mystery genres.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place at an isolated outpost in Antarctica.
Who is the main protagonist in the synopsis?
The main protagonist is paleontologist Kate Lloyd.
What kind of threat does the team face?
The team faces a mysterious being that can mimic anything it touches and tries to survive.