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Thing (The) AKA John Carpenter's The Thing (Blu-ray) (1982)
Man is The Warmest Place to Hide.Director: John Carpenter
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director of photography Dean Cundey
Audio Commentary with co-producer Stuart Cohen
Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell
"Still Galleries" slideshows [1080p]
- Behind the Scenes (4:47)
- Lobby Cards and Press Still (4:18)
- Programs (1:44)
- Posters (1:59)
- Storyboards (2:34)
- Production Artwork (1:24)
2 Theatrical Trailers (3:27) [1080p]
German Theatrical Trailer (1:47) [1080p]
Teaser Trailer (1:22) [1080p]
TV Spots (1:35) [1080p]
Radio Spots (2:27)
DISC TWO
* The Film (Network TV Broadcast Version) (1.33:1) [480i]
"Requiem for a Shape Shifter" interview with director John Carpenter (28:39) [1080p]
"The Men of Outpost 31" documentary (51:14) [1080p]
"Assembling And Assimilation" interview with editor Todd Ramsay (11:09) [1080p]
"Behind the Chameleon" featurette (25:26) [1080p]
"Sounds From the Cold" interviews with supervising sound editor David Lewis Yewdall and special sound effects designer Alan Howarth (14:53) [1080p]
"Between the Lines" interview with novelization author Alan Dean Foster (15:58) [1080p]
"The Art of Mike Ploog" photo slideshow (12:21) [1080p]
"Back Into the Cold: A Return to the Shooting Locations of The Thing" photo slideshow narrated by Todd Cameron Of Outpost31.com (11:16) [1080p]
Outtakes (5:19) [1080i 60hz]
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:03) [1080i 60hz]
Vintage Featurettes from the Electronic Press Kit (13:20) [480i]
Vintage Product Reel (19:38) [480i]
Vintage Behind-The-Scenes Footage (2:02) [480i]
Annotated Production Archive (54:12) [1080i 60hz]
"The Making of a Chilling Tale" vintage featurette (5:14) [480i]
"The Making of The Thing" vintage featurette (9:20) [480i] -
Subtitles:Theatrical Version: English HoH
TV Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 4.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
TV Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The theatrical version features a 2K scan from the interpositive supervised and approved by Dean Cundey.
Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover art.
A limited edition of 1000 copies with 2 18" x 24" posters of the new commissioned art is available three weeks prior to official release date from Shout! Factory direct.
A limited edition with 18" x 24" poster available two weeks prior to official release date from Shout! Factory direct. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Remastered in 4K)
DISC TWO
* The Film (Remastered in 2K)
Audio Commentary with director of photography Dean Cundey
Audio Commentary with co-producer Stuart Cohen
Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell
"Still Galleries" slideshows [1080p]
- Behind the Scenes (4:47)
- Lobby Cards and Press Still (4:18)
- Programs (1:44)
- Posters (1:59)
- Storyboards (2:34)
- Production Artwork (1:24)
2 Theatrical Trailers (3:27) [1080p]
German Theatrical Trailer (1:47) [1080p]
Teaser Trailer (1:22) [1080p]
TV Spots (1:35) [1080p]
Radio Spots (2:27)
DISC THREE
* The Film (Network TV Broadcast Version) (1.33:1) [480i]
"Requiem for a Shape Shifter" interview with director John Carpenter (28:39) [1080p]
"The Men of Outpost 31" documentary (51:14) [1080p]
"Assembling And Assimilation" interview with editor Todd Ramsay (11:09) [1080p]
"Behind the Chameleon" featurette (25:26) [1080p]
"Sounds From the Cold" interviews with supervising sound editor David Lewis Yewdall and special sound effects designer Alan Howarth (14:53) [1080p]
"Between the Lines" interview with novelization author Alan Dean Foster (15:58) [1080p]
"The Art of Mike Ploog" photo slideshow (12:21) [1080p]
"Back Into the Cold: A Return to the Shooting Locations of The Thing" photo slideshow narrated by Todd Cameron Of Outpost31.com (11:16) [1080p]
Outtakes (5:19) [1080i 60hz]
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:03) [1080i 60hz]
Vintage Featurettes from the Electronic Press Kit (13:20) [480i]
Vintage Product Reel (19:38) [480i]
Vintage Behind-The-Scenes Footage (2:02) [480i]
Annotated Production Archive (54:12) [1080i 60hz]
"The Making of a Chilling Tale" vintage featurette (5:14) [480i]
"The Making of The Thing" vintage featurette (9:20) [480i] -
Subtitles:Theatrical Version: English HoH
TV Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 4.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
TV Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:The theatrical version on DISC ONE features a 4K scan from the original negative supervised and approved by John Carpenter and Dean Cundey.
The theatrical version on DISC TWO features a 2K scan from the interpositive supervised and approved by Dean Cundey.
DISCS ONE and TWO have the same audio and subtitle options. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell
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Extras:"U-Control" feature: Picture-in-Picture commentary (featuring the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary)
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Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master 5.1 (48kHz/16-bit)
French DTS 5.1 -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
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Extras:"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature with Excerpts from the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" Documentary
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00)
Production Background Archive (29 pages)
Cast Production Photographs (15 pages)
Production Art and Storyboards (52 pages)
Location Design (68 pages)
Production Archives (61 pages)
The Saucer
- Frame by Frame (47 pages)
- Full Motion (2:20)
The Blairmonster
- Frame by Frame (44 pages)
- Full Motion (0:58)
Outtakes
- Frame by Frame (7 pages)
- Full Motion (4:06)
Post Production (28 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Audio commentary, documentary, and theatrical trailer, have optional subtitles in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish.
"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature doesn't have subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell
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Extras:"U-Control" feature: Picture-in-Picture commentary (featuring the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary)
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Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master 5.1 (48kHz/16-bit)
French DTS 5.1 -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
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Extras:"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature with Excerpts from the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" Documentary
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00)
Production Background Archive (29 pages)
Cast Production Photographs (15 pages)
Production Art and Storyboards (52 pages)
Location Design (68 pages)
Production Archives (61 pages)
The Saucer
- Frame by Frame (47 pages)
- Full Motion (2:20)
The Blairmonster
- Frame by Frame (44 pages)
- Full Motion (0:58)
Outtakes
- Frame by Frame (7 pages)
- Full Motion (4:06)
Post Production (28 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Audio commentary, documentary, and theatrical trailer, have optional subtitles in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish.
"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature doesn't have subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
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Extras:"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature with Excerpts from the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" Documentary
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00)
Production Background Archive (29 pages)
Cast Production Photographs (15 pages)
Production Art and Storyboards (52 pages)
Location Design (68 pages)
Production Archives (61 pages)
The Saucer
- Frame by Frame (47 pages)
- Full Motion (2:20)
The Blairmonster
- Frame by Frame (44 pages)
- Full Motion (0:58)
Outtakes
- Frame by Frame (7 pages)
- Full Motion (4:06)
Post Production (28 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Audio commentary, documentary, and theatrical trailer, have optional subtitles in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish.
"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature doesn't have subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
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Extras:"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature with Excerpts from the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" Documentary
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00)
Production Background Archive (29 pages)
Cast Production Photographs (15 pages)
Production Art and Storyboards (52 pages)
Location Design (68 pages)
Production Archives (61 pages)
The Saucer
- Frame by Frame (47 pages)
- Full Motion (2:20)
The Blairmonster
- Frame by Frame (44 pages)
- Full Motion (0:58)
Outtakes
- Frame by Frame (7 pages)
- Full Motion (4:06)
Post Production (28 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Audio commentary, documentary, and theatrical trailer, have optional subtitles in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish.
"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature doesn't have subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
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Extras:"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature with Excerpts from the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" Documentary
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00)
Production Background Archive (29 pages)
Cast Production Photographs (15 pages)
Production Art and Storyboards (52 pages)
Location Design (68 pages)
Production Archives (61 pages)
The Saucer
- Frame by Frame (47 pages)
- Full Motion (2:20)
The Blairmonster
- Frame by Frame (44 pages)
- Full Motion (0:58)
Outtakes
- Frame by Frame (7 pages)
- Full Motion (4:06)
Post Production (28 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Audio commentary, documentary, and theatrical trailer, have optional subtitles in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish.
"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature doesn't have subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
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Extras:"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature with Excerpts from the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" Documentary
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00)
Production Background Archive (29 pages)
Cast Production Photographs (15 pages)
Production Art and Storyboards (52 pages)
Location Design (68 pages)
Production Archives (61 pages)
The Saucer
- Frame by Frame (47 pages)
- Full Motion (2:20)
The Blairmonster
- Frame by Frame (44 pages)
- Full Motion (0:58)
Outtakes
- Frame by Frame (7 pages)
- Full Motion (4:06)
Post Production (28 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Audio commentary, documentary, and theatrical trailer, have optional subtitles in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish.
"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature doesn't have subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
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Extras:"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature with Excerpts from the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" Documentary
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00)
Production Background Archive (29 pages)
Cast Production Photographs (15 pages)
Production Art and Storyboards (52 pages)
Location Design (68 pages)
Production Archives (61 pages)
The Saucer
- Frame by Frame (47 pages)
- Full Motion (2:20)
The Blairmonster
- Frame by Frame (44 pages)
- Full Motion (0:58)
Outtakes
- Frame by Frame (7 pages)
- Full Motion (4:06)
Post Production (28 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:English HoH, Japanese
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Japanese DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Japanese dub is the 1985 Fuji TV dub.
Includes a slipcase with Japanese theatrical artwork. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
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Extras:"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature with Excerpts from the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" Documentary
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00)
Production Background Archive (29 pages)
Cast Production Photographs (15 pages)
Production Art and Storyboards (52 pages)
Location Design (68 pages)
Production Archives (61 pages)
The Saucer
- Frame by Frame (47 pages)
- Full Motion (2:20)
The Blairmonster
- Frame by Frame (44 pages)
- Full Motion (0:58)
Outtakes
- Frame by Frame (7 pages)
- Full Motion (4:06)
Post Production (28 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Spanish Title: "La cosa"
Audio commentary, documentary, and theatrical trailer, have optional subtitles in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish.
"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature doesn't have subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter
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Extras:"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature with Excerpts from the "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" Documentary
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00)
Production Background Archive (29 pages)
Cast Production Photographs (15 pages)
Production Art and Storyboards (52 pages)
Location Design (68 pages)
Production Archives (61 pages)
The Saucer
- Frame by Frame (47 pages)
- Full Motion (2:20)
The Blairmonster
- Frame by Frame (44 pages)
- Full Motion (0:58)
Outtakes
- Frame by Frame (7 pages)
- Full Motion (4:06)
Post Production (28 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS 5.1
German DTS 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Audio commentary, documentary, and theatrical trailer, have optional subtitles in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), and Swedish.
"U-Control" Picture-in-Picture Feature doesn't have subtitles. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell
Audio Commentary with director of photography Dean Cundey
Audio Commentary with co-producer Stuart Cohen
Audio Commentary with Todd Cameron of Outpost31.com
Trailers
- US Teaser (1:04) [1080p]
- US Trailer 1 (1:30) [1080p]
- US Trailer 2 (1:56) [1080p]
- US Trailer 3 (1:58)
- German Trailer (1:47) [1080p]
- TV Spots (1:35) [1080p]
- Radio Spots (2:06) [1080p]
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
Features
- "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00) [1080i 60hz]
- "The Men of Outpost 31" documentary (51:14) [1080p]
- "Behind the Chameleon" featurette (25:26) [1080p]
Interviews
- "Requiem for a Shape Shifter with John Carpenter in conversation with Mick Garris" (28:39) [1080p]
- "Between the Lines" interview with novelization author Alan Dean Foster (15:58) [1080p]
- "Assembling And Assimilation" interview with editor Todd Ramsay (11:09) [1080p]
- "Sounds From the Cold" interviews with supervising sound editor David Lewis Yewdall and special sound effects designer Alan Howarth (14:53) [1080p]
"Fear on Film" A roundtable discussion from 1982 between filmmakers David Cronenberg, John Carpenter, John Landis, and Mick Garris (25:39)
Archives
- Storyboard to Film Comparison (8:25) [1080i 60hz]
- "Trailers from Hell": "The Thing" (1982) with commentary by Jesus Treviño (2:20) [1080p]
- "Trailers from Hell": "The Thing" (2011) with commentary by Jesus Treviño (2:46) [1080p]
* The Film - US TV Version (93:45)
- "The Saucer" featurette (2:20)
- Outtakes (6:16) [1080p]
- Promo Clip Tape (13:46) [1080i 60hz]
- "The Making of The Thing" featurette (9:20) [1080i 60hz]
- "The Making of a Chilling Tale" featurette (5:14) [1080i 60hz]
- Behind the Scenes (2:02) [1080i 60hz]
- Promo Scenes Tape (19:38) [1080i 60hz]
- Text and Image Archive [1080p]
-- Cast, Production, Photo Gallery (2:30)
-- Storyboards (8:41)
-- Location Designs (11:21)
-- Production Archives (10:11)
-- The Saucer (7:50)
-- The Blair Monster (7:20)
-- Unused Scenes (1:10)
-- Post Production (4:40)
DISC THREE "The Thing" (2011) (Blu-ray)
DISC FOUR: Soundtrack Album by Ennio Morricone (CD)
- Humanity (Part 1) (6:58)
- Shape (3:20)
- Contamination (1:06)
- Bestiality (2:59)
- Solitude (5:58)
- Eternity (5:35)
- Wait (6:30)
- Humanity (Part 2) (7:15)
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Subtitles:Theatrical Version:
English, German
TV Version:
German -
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 4.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
TV Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Extras are in 480i except where noted.
Extras are in English with German subtitles.
Limited to 2000 copies.
DISC FOUR is held in a separate cardboard sleeve, not in the main Digipack with the DISCS ONE-THREE.
The box includes:
- The novel "Who Goes There?" (1938) by John W. Campbell, in German translated by Fabian Dellemann and Alexander Rösch (78 pages)
- Book "Inside The Thing" by Tobias Hohmann (138 pages)
- 2 movie posters
- Embroidered "US Outpost 31" patch
- 5 postcards
Available in two different versions:
- Classic Artwork Box (Limited to 3000)
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Easter eggs:Highlight the "Archiv" menu, then press right to reveal a hidden helicopter icon - press it to view a featurette on Peter Abbott 'The Thing'' Collector (8:55).
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with podcasters Mike White (The Projection Booth), Patrick Bromley (F! This Movie) and El Goro (Talk Without Rhythm)
Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell -
Extras:"Who Goes There? In Search of The Thing" documentary (77:47)
"1982: One Amazing Summer!" documentary (27:20)
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00) [480i]
“NoThing Left Unsaid: 35th Anniversary Celebration Texas Frightmare” featurette (55:08)
"The Thing 27,000 Hours" short (with optional commentary by fans of The Thing) (6:01)
Fans of The Thing:
- "Outpost #31: History and Impact of the Fans" featurette (15:42)
- "We've Found Something in the Ice: A Fan’s Journey" featurette (5:38)
- "The Thing Tribute Artwork" slideshow (0:24)
Production Archive:
- Production Background Archive (30 text pages & images)
- Cast Production Photographs (15 text pages & images)
- Production Art and Storyboards (53 text pages & images)
- Location Design (69 text pages & images)
- Production Archives (62 text pages & images)
- The Saucer (2:22) (full motion & frame by frame options offered)
- The Blairmonster (1:00) (full motion & frame by frame options offered)
- Outtakes (4:08) (full motion & frame by frame options offered)
- Post Production (29 text pages & images)
Theatrical Trailer (1:58) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 4.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative, supervised and approved by director John Carpenter and director of photography Dean Cundey.
Extras are in 1080p except where noted.
Comes with a reversible sleeve.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with podcasters Mike White (The Projection Booth), Patrick Bromley (F! This Movie) and El Goro (Talk Without Rhythm)
Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell -
Extras:"Who Goes There? In Search of The Thing" documentary (77:47)
"1982: One Amazing Summer!" documentary (27:20)
"John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" documentary (84:00) [480i]
NoThing Left Unsaid: Texas Frightmare Panel (55:08)
"The Thing 27,000 Hours" short (with optional commentary by fans of The Thing) (6:01)
Fans of The Thing:
- "Outpost #31: History and Impact of the Fans" featurette (15:42)
- "We've Found Something in the Ice: A Fan’s Journey" featurette (5:38)
- "The Thing Tribute Artwork" slideshow (0:24)
Production Archive:
- Production Background Archive (30 text pages & images)
- Cast Production Photographs (15 text pages & images)
- Production Art and Storyboards (53 text pages & images)
- Location Design (69 text pages & images)
- Production Archives (62 text pages & images)
- The Saucer (2:22) (full motion & frame by frame options offered)
- The Blairmonster (1:00) (full motion & frame by frame options offered)
- Outtakes (4:08) (full motion & frame by frame options offered)
- Post Production (29 text pages & images)
Trailer (1:58) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 4.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative, supervised and approved by director John Carpenter and director of photography Dean Cundey.
Extras are in 1080p except where noted.
Includes a 38-page liner notes booklet with writing by Violet Lucca and Kevin Alexander Boon, 8 reproduction lobby cards, and a poster.
Comes with a reversible sleeve and is housed with the book and poster in a hard card slipcase. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US Scream Factory Steelbook, German Turbine DE, and the UK Arrow release for containing exclusive extras with the 4K remastered version of the film.
Please note that the Blu-rays have had some changes to the content in the John Carpenter/Kurt Russell audio commentary track in comparison to the previous Laserdisc and DVD releases. Information on the changes can be found at Movie-Censorship.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (108:34) and Network Television Version (93:45)
- Blu-ray A Steelbook America- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (108:34) and Network Television Version (93:45)
- Blu-ray ALL America- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:42)
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:34)
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:42)
- Blu-ray ALL France- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:34)
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:34)
- Blu-ray ALL Holland- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:34)
- Blu-ray ALL Italy- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:34)
- Blu-ray ALL Japan- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:34)
- Blu-ray ALL Japan- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:34)
- Blu-ray ALL Spain- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:42)
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Universal Pictures - No cuts (108:34)
- Blu-ray B Deluxe Edition Germany- Turbine - No cuts - Includes the theatrical version (108:33) and the US TV version (93:45)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (108:36)
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (108:36)
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Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 15/10/08
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 18/02/22UPDATE LOG:
08/07/12: Added UK specs.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
20/03/15: Typo.
17/08/16: Addition of the US Collector's Edition and Caps-A-Holic link.
19/09/16: Added full theatrical version runtime to US Collector's Edition
19/10/17: Addition of the UK Arrow release.
05/12/17: Note on commentary.
02/04/19: Added Germany Turbine.
27/05/19: Added US Steelbook, Updated Germany Turbine, US Shout, UK Arrow, commentary link.
12/09/21: Added Canada.
04/10/21: Added Italy, Japan, Spain.
21/10/21: Clean-up.
18/02/22: Added Japan 2017.
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