The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
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| The Thing: Terror Takes Shape | |
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 Original theatrical poster |
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| Directed by | Michael Matessino |
| Produced by | Michael Matessino |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | September, 1998 |
| Running time | 83 min. |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape is an extensive 83-minute documentary produced specifically for the initial Universal Collector's Edition DVD release of John Carpenter's The Thing.
It details all aspects of the film and features interviews from many of the people who worked on the film. There are detailed stories from the cast and crew concerning the adapted screenplay, the special effects, the post-production, the critical reception, and more.
The film is broken down into eight different segments, each classifying a certain part of making the film, and each using the film's "thing" logo in the title.
The documentary is dedicated to Charles Hallahan and Bill Lancaster, who both passed away after the documentary was filmed.
This thorough documentary is also included on Universal's DVD re-release of The Thing.
[edit] Featured persons
| Name | Role In Film |
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| John Carpenter | Director |
| Kurt Russell | R.J. MacReady |
| Rob Bottin | Make-up & special effects |
| Dean Cundey | Director of photography |
| David Foster | Producer |
| Charles Hallahan | Norris |
| Peter Kuran | Visual effects - title sequence |
| Bill Lancaster | Screenwriter |
| John J. Lloyd | Production designer |
| Richard Masur | Clark |
| Joel Polis | Fuchs |
| Todd C. Ramsey | Editor |
| Susan Turner | Visual effects - miniatures |
| Albert Whitlock | Visual effects - mattes |
| Stan Winston | Additional make-up effects |
