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The Thing Expanded

The Thing Expanded

The Ultimate The Thing Fan Experience

Documentary

The ultimate companion to John Carpenter’s "The Thing", digging deep into the proverbial iceberg to enhance your viewing experience with new insights, stories, and revelations.

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CreatorVC

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Self

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Self

Keith David

Keith David

Self

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Self

David Clennon

David Clennon

Self

Thomas G. Waites

Thomas G. Waites

Self

Joel Polis

Joel Polis

Self

Peter Maloney

Peter Maloney

Self

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

Self

Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro

Self

Eli Roth

Eli Roth

Self

Frank Darabont

Frank Darabont

Self

Chuck Russell

Chuck Russell

Self

Larry Franco

Larry Franco

Self

Matt Winston

Matt Winston

Self

Greg Nicotero

Greg Nicotero

Self

Dean Cundey

Dean Cundey

Self

Mick Garris

Mick Garris

Self

Ken Diaz

Ken Diaz

Self

Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.

Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.

Self

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