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Followed by
The Thing (2011)
Version of
The Thing from Another World (1951)
The Thing (2011)
Edited into
The Twilight Zone: Cold Fusion (2003)
(TV Episode)
opening helicopter scene
opening helicopter scene
Deep Freeze (2003)
Spin-off
The Thing (2002)
(Video Game)
References
The Thing from Another World (1951)
Utilizes same main title graphics
Utilizes same main title graphics
Chariots of the Gods (1970)
Alien (1979)
The Fog (1980)
Referenced in
Starman (1984)
Miami Vice: Made for Each Other (1985)
(TV Episode)
A poster of The Thing is clearly visible in a window at least twice.
A poster of The Thing is clearly visible in a window at least twice.
Alien Predator (1985)
Night of the Creeps (1986)
The Wraith (1986)
Skank says of the Wraith, "whoever he is, he's weird and pissed off"
Skank says of the Wraith, "whoever he is, he's weird and pissed off"
Lily C.A.T. (1987)
Yôjû toshi (1987)
Transformation scenes
Transformation scenes
Rambo III (1988)
Often uses Thing scream sound effect during explosions.
Often uses Thing scream sound effect during explosions.
Akira (1988)
Tetsuo's out-of-control mutating heavily resembles The Thing's many transformations
Tetsuo's out-of-control mutating heavily resembles The Thing's many transformations
The Blob (1988)
The Terror Within (1989)
Leviathan (1989)
A person is attacked by the monster and it gestates inside him, just like Norris in The Thing.
A person is attacked by the monster and it gestates inside him, just like Norris in The Thing.
Blood Massacre (1991)
Video box seen in video store.
Video box seen in video store.
Fear in the Dark (1991)
(TV Movie)
John Carpenter is identified as the director of this
John Carpenter is identified as the director of this
Clarissa Explains It All: Haunted House (1991)
(TV Episode)
references the title and basic plot
references the title and basic plot
Yôkai hantâ: Hiruko (1991)
Has a scene with a decapitated head moving around using its tongue to latch onto things and to pull itself around.
Has a scene with a decapitated head moving around using its tongue to latch onto things and to pull itself around.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror II (1991)
(TV Episode)
"Sonny 'The Thing' King" is listed in the closing credits.
"Sonny 'The Thing' King" is listed in the closing credits.
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Monster A-Go-Go (1993)
(TV Episode)
"No it's like the Thing"
"No it's like the Thing"
The X-Files: Ice (1993)
(TV Episode)
Episode plot features many similarities with the movie.
Episode plot features many similarities with the movie.
In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
Baoh the Caller (1989)
(Video)
a parasitic organism can be destroyed only by fire.
a parasitic organism can be destroyed only by fire.
Empire of the Censors (1995)
(TV Movie)
Video case is shown.
Video case is shown.
Shivers (1995)
(Video Game)
Baio hantâ (1995)
(Video)
creature transformation scenes.
creature transformation scenes.
Event Horizon (1997)
Asylum of Terror (1998)
(Video)
a girl at the haunted house wants to create a "Thing room" based on the movie (then she goes into an explanation about how the creature will burst out of a body)
a girl at the haunted house wants to create a "Thing room" based on the movie (then she goes into an explanation about how the creature will burst out of a body)
Phantoms (1998)
The dog in the church is a clear reference to kennel/ dog sequence in "The Thing" and in fact there are a number of references to John Carpenter's movie throughout.
The dog in the church is a clear reference to kennel/ dog sequence in "The Thing" and in fact there are a number of references to John Carpenter's movie throughout.
Mørkeræd (1998)
(Short)
The X Files (1998)
Similar shaped space ship buried in ice at Antartic
Similar shaped space ship buried in ice at Antartic
Parasite Eve (1998)
(Video Game)
Dog transformation scene is more than likely a reference to The Thing's dog transformation scene
Dog transformation scene is more than likely a reference to The Thing's dog transformation scene
Free Enterprise (1998)
Movie poster on the wall of Mark's office.
Movie poster on the wall of Mark's office.
Sometimes They Come Back... for More (1998)
(Video)
The Faculty (1998)
The alien test scene is a direct recreation of the blood test scene.
The alien test scene is a direct recreation of the blood test scene.
Jakten på en mördare (1999)
(TV Mini-Series)
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999)
(Video)
copied line from the script
copied line from the script
Futurama: Love's Labours Lost in Space (1999)
(TV Episode)
There is an animal on the planet that the crew are trying to save that shifts into the shape and mimics anyone whom they are observing
There is an animal on the planet that the crew are trying to save that shifts into the shape and mimics anyone whom they are observing
Mission: Impossible II (2000)
M:I-2 duplicates the cell destruction computer imaging scene
M:I-2 duplicates the cell destruction computer imaging scene
Spaced: Leaves (2001)
(TV Episode)
Tim quotes the line "You've gotta be f****ing kidding!" in the exact same manner as it's said in this film. The camera angle and music mimick the moment in this film too.
Tim quotes the line "You've gotta be f****ing kidding!" in the exact same manner as it's said in this film. The camera angle and music mimick the moment in this film too.
Ghosts of Mars (2001)
'Pam Grier asks 'Who goes there?', title of the original novel. The character Dr. Arlene Whitlock is named after Visual Effects Supervisor Albert Whitlock of The Thing.
'Pam Grier asks 'Who goes there?', title of the original novel. The character Dr. Arlene Whitlock is named after Visual Effects Supervisor Albert Whitlock of The Thing.
Meat Market 2 (2001)
(Video)
The Making of 'Casualties of War' (2001)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Eye See You (2002)
Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion (2002)
(TV Movie)
Ice Age (2002)
Dog Soldiers (2002)
A group of people trapped in an isolated area while being terrorized by a terrifying creature(s).
A group of people trapped in an isolated area while being terrorized by a terrifying creature(s).
Cabin Fever (2002)
Karen is unhappily banished to a tool shed by the group, because of her disease, such as Dr. Blair was unhappily banished to the tool shed by the group because he was suspected to be the Thing. Further more, the words cabin fever are mentionned in the very first dialogue of "The Thing" and both films open on an infected dog.
Karen is unhappily banished to a tool shed by the group, because of her disease, such as Dr. Blair was unhappily banished to the tool shed by the group because he was suspected to be the Thing. Further more, the words cabin fever are mentionned in the very first dialogue of "The Thing" and both films open on an infected dog.
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Chimera (2003)
(Short)
'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest (2003)
(TV Movie)
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
(TV Movie)
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Juggalo Championshxt Wrestling Volume 3 (2003)
(Video)
Mad Man Pondo wears a The Thing T-shirt.
Mad Man Pondo wears a The Thing T-shirt.
ER: Forgive and Forget (2004)
(TV Episode)
Open reference by a character
Open reference by a character
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)
(TV Movie)
The title is displayed on a magazine cover.
The title is displayed on a magazine cover.
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
There is a shot of a wolf as it tries to escape the pen it is being held in. In the shot, the wolf tries to bite off a bit of the fence. A direct reference (camera angle and all) to John Carpenter's The Thing.
There is a shot of a wolf as it tries to escape the pen it is being held in. In the shot, the wolf tries to bite off a bit of the fence. A direct reference (camera angle and all) to John Carpenter's The Thing.
Christine: Finish Line (2004)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Squid and the Whale (2005)
Poster on wall
Poster on wall
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
(Video Game)
The dogs with mutant tentacles is a direct reference to a similar scene in The Thing.
The dogs with mutant tentacles is a direct reference to a similar scene in The Thing.
Film Geek (2005)
in Scotty's 'favorite John Carpenter films' list
in Scotty's 'favorite John Carpenter films' list
Land of the Dead: A Day with the Living Dead (2005)
(Video)
A man can be seen wearing a "The Thing" cap.
A man can be seen wearing a "The Thing" cap.
Undead Again: The Making of 'Land of the Dead' (2005)
(Video)
Somebody wears a The Thing T shirt.
Somebody wears a The Thing T shirt.
O Combate (2005)
(Short)
Opening credits
Opening credits
The Remake (2006)
Referenced during a conversation about horror movie remakes.
Referenced during a conversation about horror movie remakes.
Slither (2006)
One of the shops seen in the beginning of the movie is owned by "R.J. MacReady", which is the name of Kurt Russell's character in The Thing (1982).
One of the shops seen in the beginning of the movie is owned by "R.J. MacReady", which is the name of Kurt Russell's character in The Thing (1982).
NCIS: Witch Hunt (2006)
(TV Episode)
Abby, McGee and Tony are having a discussion about whether zombies should be fast or slow. Several movies are mentioned during the conversation. Among them The Thing.
Abby, McGee and Tony are having a discussion about whether zombies should be fast or slow. Several movies are mentioned during the conversation. Among them The Thing.
White Noise: The Light (2007)
movie poster in Abes office
movie poster in Abes office
Ben 10: Benwolf (2007)
(TV Episode)
At some points in the episode, the alien werewolf's muzzle peels back, referencing the alien dog in 'The Thing'.
At some points in the episode, the alien werewolf's muzzle peels back, referencing the alien dog in 'The Thing'.
South Park: Lice Capades (2007)
(TV Episode)
Kyle tells Cartman that he got his blood test from this movie. Also, the blood test scene is recreated.
Kyle tells Cartman that he got his blood test from this movie. Also, the blood test scene is recreated.
Grindhouse (2007)
the transformation of the infected rapist in "Planet Terror" is a reference to this movie
the transformation of the infected rapist in "Planet Terror" is a reference to this movie
Ben 10: The Return (2007)
(TV Episode)
At some points in the episode, the alien werewolf's muzzle peels back, referencing the alien dog in 'The Thing'.
At some points in the episode, the alien werewolf's muzzle peels back, referencing the alien dog in 'The Thing'.
Planet Terror (2007)
The transformation of the infected Rapist #1 is a reference to this movie
The transformation of the infected Rapist #1 is a reference to this movie
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Mist (2007)
A design in David's room is that of the poster of John Carpenter's The Thing (1982).
A design in David's room is that of the poster of John Carpenter's The Thing (1982).
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
(Video)
Mentioned once.
Mentioned once.
Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Kreeg's response when he sees Sam's disembodied hand crawl across the floor.
Kreeg's response when he sees Sam's disembodied hand crawl across the floor.
The Many Masks of Michael Myers (2007)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Jellyscream! (2008)
Referenced in the score.
Referenced in the score.
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008)
Mentioned, poster shown.
Mentioned, poster shown.
Fallout 3 (2008)
(Video Game)
the mayor of little lamplight (RJ Macready) is named after Kurt Russell's character.
the mayor of little lamplight (RJ Macready) is named after Kurt Russell's character.
Futurama: Bender's Game (2008)
(Video)
The Monster's (Zoidberg's) head detaches itself and sprouts tentecles when its body dies.
The Monster's (Zoidberg's) head detaches itself and sprouts tentecles when its body dies.
Zombie Girl: The Movie (2009)
video case seen behind Emily in an interview
video case seen behind Emily in an interview
Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
The scene where The Missing Link, from Monsters vs Aliens , is found frozen in a block of ice but thaws and escapes is similar to the discovery an escape of the being in this Movie and in this Movie.
The scene where The Missing Link, from Monsters vs Aliens , is found frozen in a block of ice but thaws and escapes is similar to the discovery an escape of the being in this Movie and in this Movie.
World's Greatest Dad (2009)
poster seen on a bedroom wall
poster seen on a bedroom wall
Skeleton Crew (2009)
(Video)
One of the characters has a T-shirt with this movie's logo in it.
One of the characters has a T-shirt with this movie's logo in it.
The Big Bang Theory: The Monopolar Expedition (2009)
(TV Episode)
Howard suggests watching this while at the North Pole.
Howard suggests watching this while at the North Pole.
[Rec] ² (2009)
Blood testing scene
Blood testing scene
A Town Called Eureka: Have an Ice Day (2009)
(TV Episode)
After getting the cold shoulder, Deputy Lupo complains that Zane is behaving like the Thing after his return with the Arctic core sample.
After getting the cold shoulder, Deputy Lupo complains that Zane is behaving like the Thing after his return with the Arctic core sample.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: The Fly (2009)
(TV Episode)
James regards the remake to The Fly as one of the best Sci-Fi remakes next to The Thing remake.
James regards the remake to The Fly as one of the best Sci-Fi remakes next to The Thing remake.
Doctor Who: The Adventure Games - Blood of the Cybermen (2010)
(Video Game)
The Doctor asks Amy if she's referring to the John Carpenter/Kurt Russell version of The Thing
The Doctor asks Amy if she's referring to the John Carpenter/Kurt Russell version of The Thing
Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)
(Video)
Video case is shown.
Video case is shown.
Mad Ron's Prevues from Hell (1987)
(Video)
'Happy' is seen reading an issue of Fangoria that features a cover story about this film.
'Happy' is seen reading an issue of Fangoria that features a cover story about this film.
Community: Basic Rocket Science (2010)
(TV Episode)
Pierce saying "I'm feeling much better now", mimicking Wilfred Brimley's character
Pierce saying "I'm feeling much better now", mimicking Wilfred Brimley's character
The Psycho Legacy (2010)
(Video)
Mentioned in documentary
Mentioned in documentary
Scream 4 (2011)
Poster on the classroom wall.
Poster on the classroom wall.
The Monster Hunter: Ghosts of Antarctica (2011)
(TV Episode)
Josh Gates: "I feel like Kurt Russell in The Thing."
Josh Gates: "I feel like Kurt Russell in The Thing."
Hollywood's Top Ten: Monster Movies (2011)
(TV Episode)
Honorable mention
Honorable mention
Masterclass of Horror (2011)
(Video)
One of the films spoken about by Garris
One of the films spoken about by Garris
Apollo 18 (2011)
It is referenced.
It is referenced.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.14 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Roger says that the 1982 version paid more attention
Roger says that the 1982 version paid more attention
The Cinema Snob: Badi (2011)
(TV Episode)
"It's playing the theme from The Thing."
"It's playing the theme from The Thing."
Dead Weight (2012)
The female lead Samantha MacReady was named after R.J. MacReady in the thing. The filmmakers admit to "an unhealthy obsession with Kurt Russell", the actor who portrayed R.J. MacReady.
The female lead Samantha MacReady was named after R.J. MacReady in the thing. The filmmakers admit to "an unhealthy obsession with Kurt Russell", the actor who portrayed R.J. MacReady.
Bad Movie Beatdown: Ghosts of Mars (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned among John Carpenter's masterpieces
mentioned among John Carpenter's masterpieces
South Park: A Nightmare on Facetime (2012)
(TV Episode)
Sharon mentions a friend of hers is watching this film.
Sharon mentions a friend of hers is watching this film.
Midnight Movie Review: The Thing (2012)
(TV Episode)
the film op this episode's topic.
the film op this episode's topic.
The Blockbuster Buster: Top 10 Movies People Want Me to Talk About (2013)
(TV Episode)
Erod says to watch this movie instead of the 2011 prequel.
Erod says to watch this movie instead of the 2011 prequel.
Blood and Guts with Scott Ian: Scott Ian Sets Sh*t on Fire with Ron Trost (2013)
(TV Episode)
Scott shouts "that Thing wanted to be us!" before he fires the flamethrower.
Scott shouts "that Thing wanted to be us!" before he fires the flamethrower.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.123 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Terry Crews says the film was the first R-rated movie his mother let him watch
Terry Crews says the film was the first R-rated movie his mother let him watch
Tell 'Em Steve-Dave Puppet Theatre (2013)
A faux title sequence appears at one point during the film that directly parodies the title sequence from The Thing.
A faux title sequence appears at one point during the film that directly parodies the title sequence from The Thing.
Features
Let's Make a Deal (1963)
(TV Series)
Asteroids Deluxe (1981)
(Video Game)
Game unit appears
Game unit appears
Featured in
Coming Soon (1982)
(Video)
main title
main title
Terror in the Aisles (1984)
Veerana (1988)
brief clip from this movie
brief clip from this movie
100 Years of Horror (1996)
(Video)
100 Years of Horror: Aliens (1996)
(Video)
clips
clips
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998)
(Video)
Boogeymen II: Masters of Horror (2002)
(TV Movie)
clips from thes movie are featured throughout the show
clips from thes movie are featured throughout the show
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
(TV Movie)
Clips are shown.
Clips are shown.
John Carpenter: Fear Is Just the Beginning... The Man and His Movies (2004)
(Video)
Clip
Clip
Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh (2008)
(TV Movie)
Talked about, clips used.
Talked about, clips used.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Monsters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (2009)
(TV Episode)
Brett's #2 Monster/Alien in Movies
Brett's #2 Monster/Alien in Movies
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
Footage of this movie is shown.
Footage of this movie is shown.
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
(Video)
Footage of this movie is shown.
Footage of this movie is shown.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Best of Science Fiction Movies (2010)
(TV Episode)
The Thing takes the #2 Monster & Aliens in movies
The Thing takes the #2 Monster & Aliens in movies
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
The Thing Evolves (2012)
(Video)
clips of film
clips of film
Edición Especial Coleccionista: La Cosa (2012)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
At the Movies: Ennio Morricone in Conversation (2012)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown during the interview.
Clips shown during the interview.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Starstream #1 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Linkara talks about the Thing series
Linkara talks about the Thing series
Brows Held High: 9 Songs (2012)
(TV Episode)
"...and am now hoping that The Thing pops up and eats the guy."
"...and am now hoping that The Thing pops up and eats the guy."
Atop the Fourth Wall: The Thing from Another World #1 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Linkara talks about the movie and reviews its comic book sequel
Linkara talks about the movie and reviews its comic book sequel
Atop the Fourth Wall: The Thing from Another World #2 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Linkara talks about the movie and reads the comic follow-up
Linkara talks about the movie and reads the comic follow-up
Spoofed in
The Faculty (1998)
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft (1998)
(Video Game)
Lara Croft fights for her life against humans being consume by alien life forms in Antartica.
Lara Croft fights for her life against humans being consume by alien life forms in Antartica.
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi: Huge Reversal?! Abenobashi Hollywood Shopping Arcade (2002)
(TV Episode)
Satoshi's mother transforms into the Thing.
Satoshi's mother transforms into the Thing.
Knight of the Living Dead (2005)
(Video)
The Thing by John Carpenter is spoofed through out the film.
The Thing by John Carpenter is spoofed through out the film.
The Tivo (2009)
(Short)
Opening title sequence is exact.
Opening title sequence is exact.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Starstream #1 (2012)
(TV Episode)
The opening title sequence mimicks this movie's
The opening title sequence mimicks this movie's
