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The Thing Expanded

The Thing Expanded
★ 8.8/10•2026•5h 12m•Documentary•Horror

The Ultimate The Thing Fan Experience

The ultimate companion to John Carpenter’s "The Thing", digging deep into the proverbial iceberg to enhance your viewing experience with new insights, stories, and revelations.

Ian Nathan · Director

Josh Weiss · Writer

Ian Nathan · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime5h 12m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 23, 2026

Actors

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

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Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

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Keith David

Keith David

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Richard Masur

Richard Masur

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David Clennon

David Clennon

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Thomas G. Waites

Thomas G. Waites

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Joel Polis

Joel Polis

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Peter Maloney

Peter Maloney

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David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

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Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro

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Eli Roth

Eli Roth

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Frank Darabont

Frank Darabont

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Chuck Russell

Chuck Russell

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Larry Franco

Larry Franco

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Matt Winston

Matt Winston

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Greg Nicotero

Greg Nicotero

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