Connections
Version of
The Thing (1982)
The Thing (2011)
References
Sergeant York (1941)
When asked about his accuracy with a weapon, one of the character says "I saw Gary Cooper in Sergeant York".
When asked about his accuracy with a weapon, one of the character says "I saw Gary Cooper in Sergeant York".
Referenced in
Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (1953)
(Short)
M*A*S*H: Operation Noselift (1974)
(TV Episode)
Henry mentions this movie.
Henry mentions this movie.
The Alpha Incident (1978)
Giger's Alien (1979)
H.R. Giger mentions The Thing from Another World
H.R. Giger mentions The Thing from Another World
Sneak Previews: Invasion of the Outer Space Movies (1980)
(TV Episode)
Example of a sci-fi movie of the 50s
Example of a sci-fi movie of the 50s
The Howling (1981)
The Thing (1982)
Utilizes same main title graphics
Utilizes same main title graphics
Return of the Aliens: The Deadly Spawn (1983)
mentioned in a line of dialogue
mentioned in a line of dialogue
Creature (1985)
Wendy Schaal describes the way the "carrot from another planet" (the Thing) was destroyed. She then tries to do the same thing to the Creature.
Wendy Schaal describes the way the "carrot from another planet" (the Thing) was destroyed. She then tries to do the same thing to the Creature.
Document of the Dead (1985)
The Twilight Zone: Monsters!/A Small Talent for War/A Matter of Minutes (1986)
(TV Episode)
Mr. Michaels tells Toby, and the alien ambassador tell those who wish for a demonstration, to keep watching the skies.
Mr. Michaels tells Toby, and the alien ambassador tell those who wish for a demonstration, to keep watching the skies.
Chopping Mall (1986)
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Lobster Man from Mars (1989)
Dialogue
Dialogue
The Simpsons: Lisa's Substitute (1991)
(TV Episode)
Martin says, "Keep watching the skies!"
Martin says, "Keep watching the skies!"
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: War of the Colossal Beast (1991)
(TV Episode)
Joel: "Keep watching the skies!"
Joel: "Keep watching the skies!"
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Painted Hills (1993)
(TV Episode)
Joel: "Keep watching the medicine cabinets!"
Joel: "Keep watching the medicine cabinets!"
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Creeping Terror (1994)
(TV Episode)
Mike: Keep watching the skies.
Mike: Keep watching the skies.
Xtro 3: Watch the Skies (1995)
Troldspejlet: Troldspejlet special: Væsener fra fremmede planeter (1996)
(TV Episode)
Jakob Stegelmann recaps the history of aliens from other worlds featured in sci-fi films, comic books and other fiction, the poster is shown
Jakob Stegelmann recaps the history of aliens from other worlds featured in sci-fi films, comic books and other fiction, the poster is shown
The Simpsons: The Springfield Files (1997)
(TV Episode)
The line "Keep watching the skis!" spoofs "Keep watching the skies!"
The line "Keep watching the skis!" spoofs "Keep watching the skies!"
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Deadly Mantis (1997)
(TV Episode)
Crow: Keep watching the skies, Eleanor.
Crow: Keep watching the skies, Eleanor.
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998)
(Video)
Milo (1998)
Lobby cards seen on attic wall of doctor's house.
Lobby cards seen on attic wall of doctor's house.
Bob Came from Outer Space (2000)
(Video)
Referenced in dialog/visuals
Referenced in dialog/visuals
The American Nightmare (2000)
Poster is shown.
Poster is shown.
Jeepers Creepers (2001)
Alien Evolution (2001)
(TV Movie)
Ice Age (2002)
Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog' (1980)
(TV Movie)
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
(TV Movie)
Made the list and was talked about.
Made the list and was talked about.
The Beast Within: The Making of 'Alien' (2003)
(Video)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
(Video Game)
This film is mentioned during one of the radio conversations.
This film is mentioned during one of the radio conversations.
Guy X (2005)
The film is shown in the base
The film is shown in the base
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
Poster is shown.
Poster is shown.
Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
Morton tells Horton "Keep watching the skies!"
Morton tells Horton "Keep watching the skies!"
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008)
Mentioned.
Mentioned.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Godzilla Vs. Mothra (2008)
(TV Episode)
James made a joke that the title "Godzilla Vs. the Thing" appeared to be refering to The Thing from this movie.
James made a joke that the title "Godzilla Vs. the Thing" appeared to be refering to The Thing from this movie.
Doctor Who: The Adventure Games - Blood of the Cybermen (2010)
(Video Game)
The Doctor asks Amy if she's referring to the Howard Hawks version of The Thing
The Doctor asks Amy if she's referring to the Howard Hawks version of The Thing
The Mentalist: The Red Mile (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jane tells Van Pelt to "watch the skies."
Jane tells Van Pelt to "watch the skies."
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.14 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Roger says that the 1951 version was scarier than the 2011 version
Roger says that the 1951 version was scarier than the 2011 version
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Halloween (2011)
(TV Episode)
mentions the movie watched in Halloween as well as Carpenter's influence.
mentions the movie watched in Halloween as well as Carpenter's influence.
Special Collector's Edition: La Cosa (2012)
(TV Episode)
poster shown
poster shown
The Blockbuster Buster: Top 10 Movies People Want Me to Talk About (2013)
(TV Episode)
Erod admits that this movie was better then the 2011 Thing Prequel
Erod admits that this movie was better then the 2011 Thing Prequel
Featured in
Hollywood and the Stars: Monsters We've Known and Loved (1964)
(TV Episode)
Scenes from the feature are shown and commented.
Scenes from the feature are shown and commented.
Halloween (1978)
It's being watched by the children while the teenagers are being attacked by Michael Myers
It's being watched by the children while the teenagers are being attacked by Michael Myers
Explorers (1985)
Precious Images (1986)
The Twilight Zone: The Road Less Travelled (1986)
(TV Episode)
The movie Jeff and Denise watch on television at the beginning.
The movie Jeff and Denise watch on television at the beginning.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
(Video)
100 Years of Horror: Aliens (1996)
(Video)
clips
clips
100 Years of Horror: Blood-Drinking Beings (1996)
(Video)
clips
clips
Monsterama Sci-Fi Late Night Creature Feature Show Vol. 1 (1996)
(Video)
This film's theatrical trailer is featured.
This film's theatrical trailer is featured.
Scream (1996)
Monster Mania (1997)
(TV Movie)
Film clips included
Film clips included
To the Galaxy and Beyond with Mark Hamill (1997)
(TV Movie)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001)
(TV Special)
This film is #87 on the list.
This film is #87 on the list.
Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties (2001)
(TV Movie)
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
(TV Movie)
Clips are shown.
Clips are shown.
The Dead Will Walk (2004)
(Video)
clip shown
clip shown
Scorsese on Scorsese (2004)
(TV Movie)
clip shown
clip shown
Ride the Wild Side (2005)
(Video)
clip shown
clip shown
Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us (2005)
(TV Movie)
Excerpt shown
Excerpt shown
Cheezy Fantasy Trailers (2006)
(Video)
features clips from the trailer of the film
features clips from the trailer of the film
Halloween (2007)
Clips from this are repeatedly seen on television.
Clips from this are repeatedly seen on television.
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
Halloween II (2009)
Clip shown (verified in end credits).
Clip shown (verified in end credits).
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Salt/Ramona and Beezus/Summer Doc Round-Up (2010)
(TV Episode)
George A. Romero's #4 favorite film
George A. Romero's #4 favorite film
A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011)
(TV Movie)
film clip
film clip
Estrenos Críticos: La Cosa (2011)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
Atop the Fourth Wall: Starstream #1 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Linkara talks about the Thing series
Linkara talks about the Thing series
Spoofed in
Dead End (1985)
pods growing in garden
pods growing in garden
Fright Show (1985)
"The Thing in the Basement" is a spoof.
"The Thing in the Basement" is a spoof.
The Naked Monster (2005)
Kenneth Tobey and Robert Cornthwaite recreate their characters "Colonel (then Captain) Pat Hendry" and "Dr. Carrington." Narration is by George Fenneman, who also appeared in "The Thing."
Kenneth Tobey and Robert Cornthwaite recreate their characters "Colonel (then Captain) Pat Hendry" and "Dr. Carrington." Narration is by George Fenneman, who also appeared in "The Thing."
Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
When the General is showing the footage about Missing Link, we briefly see a block of ice, which had held him, with a hole melted in it and next to a broken window leading to a frozen landscape. This is almost identical to the scene in 'The Thing From Another World' referring to how The Thing escaped being frozen.
When the General is showing the footage about Missing Link, we briefly see a block of ice, which had held him, with a hole melted in it and next to a broken window leading to a frozen landscape. This is almost identical to the scene in 'The Thing From Another World' referring to how The Thing escaped being frozen.
