Customer Ratings & Reviews

The 4K Ultra HD of John Carpenter's The Thing is a must-own. Picture quality: Excellent. Sound quality: Excellent. The practical effects ooze off the screen, regardless of the size you're watching this on. If you're a fan of this one, don't pass up the opportunity to own it in this format.

Outstanding movie! One of the top science fiction movies of all time. It is set up nicely, well acted, and lots of weird creepiness in the movie. Do give this movie a viewing. On 4K comes off very crisp and clean, a nice upgrade to original picture. Sounds are more enhanced. Very much well worth the extra bucks for the 4K version.

Adapted from the short story “Who Goes There?” by John W. Campbell, John Carpenter brought to the big screen his best work. This film has a great setting, great cast of characters, atmosphere, creative camerawork, and some of the best horror practical effects to this day. Definitely, my top favorite horror film of all time.

What hasn’t been said about this John Carpenter-led remake over the years? This is the rare remake that outshines the original. It is among the best horror movies of all time. It has Oscar winning special effects that stand the test of time. And 4K offers the highest quality version possible.

The movie itself is an underappreciated sci-fi/horror classic. It now finally has a home media release worthy of it. Pixel perfect picture, decent upgrade to object based sound and practical effects in 4K. Perfect timing releasing it at the beginning of autumn in time for Halloween. Don't hesitate to purchase this if you're a fan!

It was my first time seeing this film and in 4k it was excellent I love John Carpenter films and I’m surprised it took me so long to finally watch this one. As a huge fan of Halloween I should have seen this already but the picture and sound is terrific

This film has some of the best practical effects ever. It’s older but it still can hold up with the best . It’s about time is was given the 4K treatment. The picture is pretty flawless, The acting and the storyline are great , and those effects … Wow ! I am very pleased that it was finally released in 4K

I do not own any copy from Scream Factory or Arrow (import). The only comparison that I have is Universal’s Blu-ray release. This 4K is a no-brainer upgrade. (I am one of those who picks and chooses.) It isn’t perfect… Some shots still look soft. But the experience overall is way, way better!

People go back and forth on what the "best horror film of all time is," and to me, this is THE go-to example. John Carpenter has made a lot of stinkers, but this is almost objectively his magnum opus. Absolutely amazing film, but not for the squeamish.

This is the definitive home video release of one of my favorite films of all time. I was on the fence about picking this up because I already had the Scream a factory release, but this blows that image outta the water. I’m still going to keep it though, because it has incredible special features.

Fear, tension and practical effects at their best. If you are a fan of this film and only seen it on video, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up and see it in 4K. It looks and sounds amazing. So glad I picked this one up.

I've owned this fantastic film multiple times over many formats...the picture and sound have never looked so good. This is hands down the best way to see this horror/science fiction/mystery of a film. A solid purchase requiring multiple viewings.

On 4K this title looks awesome and is another favorite from John Carpenter and The cast like Kurt Russell and Keith David in this sci-fi horror do an awesome performance. The look of the alien/monsters still look creepy. Story to me is awesome.

Glad to see this is on 4K Blu-ray. Have wanted to watch John carpenters version seen the one from 2011 I think that’s what that one came out overall happy with it. Can’t wait to check it out.

A great horror/adventure movie. The special effects are excellent considering this film was made in the 80s, and for the most part they hold up pretty well. Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean the Thing hasn't made a duplicate of your friend and is gonna get you!

This absolute classic has never looked or sounded better on home video. Definitely worth replacing all your previous special editions with!

As if you didn't already love this movie.. Its almost as if sub-zero snowflakes are beating down on your already frozen face... as death chills your fragile human form to the bone.... I hope you brought your heated thermies and a flame thrower!!!!

Possibly the greatest film ever in my opinion. John Carpenter's best film in his career of making classic after classic film. Kurt Russell and Keith David kill it in every scene and with the new remaster never looked or sounded better. Amazing 4k picture and sound.

The definitive version of John Carpenter's sci-fin horror classic. Practical effects look great in 4K. Fans of this film may have the excellent Blu Ray versions form Scream/Shout with better extras but the 4K version has best color timing, resolution etc. A must own!

This presentation of The Thing in 4k UHD is really impressive. In my opinion and others it is the best this film has every looked. I’m just really happy all these years the movie is looked to fondly. And Carpenter is getting his dues for directing this film.