The Thing Below (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2004, The Thing Below is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Jim Wynorski, running about 94 minutes. “Fear is rising” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A top secret drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico raises a dormant alien creature from the depths. Once loose, the creature goes on a murderous rampage.
Who’s in it. The Thing Below stars Billy Warlock as Captain Jack Griffin, Kurt Max Runte as Crank Wowchowski, Catherine Lough Haggquist as Anna Davis and Peter Graham-Gaudreau as Dean Rieser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Thing Below has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thing Below page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thing Below tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thing Below (2004)?
- In US, The Thing Below is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thing Below worth watching?
- The Thing Below holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thing Below?
- The Thing Below stars Billy Warlock, Kurt Max Runte, Catherine Lough Haggquist, Peter Graham-Gaudreau and Warren Christie.
- When was The Thing Below released?
- The Thing Below was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.