The Making of 'The Thing' (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1982, The Making of 'The Thing' is a horror, science fiction and documentary film directed by Mick Garris, running about 9 minutes.
Who’s in it. The Making of 'The Thing' stars Jeff Gelb as Narrator (voice), John Carpenter as Self, John J. Loyd as Self and Kurt Russell as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Making of 'The Thing' sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Making of 'The Thing' page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Making of 'The Thing' tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Making of 'The Thing' (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Making of 'The Thing' change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Making of 'The Thing' worth watching?
- The Making of 'The Thing' holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Making of 'The Thing'?
- The Making of 'The Thing' stars Jeff Gelb, John Carpenter, John J. Loyd and Kurt Russell.
- When was The Making of 'The Thing' released?
- The Making of 'The Thing' was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.