The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1998, The Thing: Terror Takes Shape is a documentary film directed by Michael Matessino, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. An in-depth look at the making of John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi horror The Thing, telling the story of a group of researchers in Antarctica who encounter a parasitic extra-terrestrial life-form that assimilates, then imitates other organisms.
Who’s in it. The Thing: Terror Takes Shape stars John Carpenter as Self, David Foster as Self, Bill Lancaster as Self and John J. Lloyd as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Thing: Terror Takes Shape has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thing: Terror Takes Shape page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thing: Terror Takes Shape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thing: Terror Takes Shape worth watching?
- The Thing: Terror Takes Shape holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thing: Terror Takes Shape?
- The Thing: Terror Takes Shape stars John Carpenter, David Foster, Bill Lancaster, John J. Lloyd and Dean Cundey.
- When was The Thing: Terror Takes Shape released?
- The Thing: Terror Takes Shape was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.