Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have bought The Thing on DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray again from Shout Factory, Blu-ray a third time when Shout Factory put out a 4K restoration, and now on 4K proper. This is because The Thing is one of my all time favorite movies, as it's a simple premise executed flawlessly by the perpetually underrated John Carpenter, who rarely gets the respects he deserves outside of the horror genre. This version of The Thing is beautiful to look at and very much an upgrade from previous versions. I understand there are some shortcomings on the audio side for those using surround sound systems, but it's hard not to recommend this version anyway. I look forward to buying it a sixth time in the future.

This movie is terrifying and also totally awesome. My husband rewatched it all the time.

Keeps you on your toes focused and just one that keeps you waiting on the next

A classic movie that still holds up today!!! Not too many movies can compete with that!!!

This will be good to watch. Halloween is coming and will add to the nights movies.

This reviewer has the DVD of this movie and decided to upgrade. The picture and sound of the DVD is, even for a DVD, not good. VIDEO: 5/5. The picture is an appreciable enhancement over the DVD. Expected. Definitely 4K quality - perhaps more than the studio intended. Very good luminance and contrast. In fact, in the scene where the crew is inspecting the Norwegian camp, the viewer can easily tell the snow inside one room is fake. And, when the man runs into the snow burning and all aflame, it is clearly a man in an asbestos body suit. A bright picture. Viewers are able to see into the shadows, the dark scenes still have detail. AUDIO: 3/5. Apparently, the studio used the same soundtrack from 1982. Center channel is clear and easily understandable. Thankfully. However, the sound is flat. The explosions do not boom, the voices even when shouting seem the same level as normal conversation amongst the crew. The most troubling, and hence only three stars, is the sound is sometimes stereo, other times 5.1, oher times something else in that there is sound coming out of every speaker but it does not match the screen. For example, when a door slams screen left the sound does not emanate out of the left front or left rear speaker. So, the quality of the 4K video enhances the enjoyment of this movie, even amongst those who have watched it previously at lower resolutions. For those who expect the full package? Well, get used to disappointment - the audio tracks are acceptable by 1982 standards but not todays. In sum, purchasing this disc is mildly recommended.

Classic, need I say more. One of the best horror films out. A must watch.

Let me first start by saying: I love these Shout Factory releases. Everything from the improved picture quality, to the awesome and in-depth special features, to the exclusive cover art makes these blu rays such an enjoyable purchase for movie buffs because THESE are the reasons we buy blu rays. This is an 80's horror classic that is actually a remake of a movie made in the 50's. Kurt Russell and John Carpenter re-team to bring us a fantastic horror movie that operates on all the levels that a good horror/thriller film should. You feel a constant rising tension and are thrust into a story with rich characters. Again, what makes this blu ray worth the purchase is the improved video quality as well as the amped up special features from the initial release. As a movie buff, I always get more enjoyment out of watching behind the scenes featurettes and commentaries than I sometimes do from watching the actual film. This is a must buy for all Carpenter fans!

Such a crazy and scary movie! It's probably the scariest movie I've ever seen.

Yes you do. Bonkers great transfer. I've owned this in just about every format (HD-DVD anyone?) and I thought oh man, do I need to get this again? Comparing this to my Shout Factory blu-ray (which was great for the time) side-by-side (yes I did) makes the Shout version look almost silly color scheme wise. They've gone back to a chilly, blue and black scheme and it completely works on my Sony OLED. Absolutely zero adds to the features and maybe some takeaways but, I'll be keeping my Shout Factory for that. But, I will be watching this version from now on. Truly immersive picture for one of the top sci-fi horror movies of alltime.

This is a really great movie, I just had to buy It, Im glad I got it here.

Terrific thrills, chills and flat out shock. Carpenter at his pinnacle.

a classic for practical effect geeks like me always in my halloween rotation.

Classic horror film. Better than remake. The Puppeteering is amazing

Carpenter’s version cannot be beat. Such a great horror/sci-fi classic!

A true horror classic, looking so much better and sounding great too.

Although this movie has been remade numerous times it is still a thriller.

I've loved this film since I was a kid and I have to say this is the absolute best presentation of the film ever put on video. It looks like a brand new film with excellent detail, solid blacks, and an excellent range of colors. The sound mix wasn't as good as I'd hoped, but it certainly is no slouch. It is an older film made during a time when sound mixes were often the least funded element of the studios. Highly recommended!

I’m so happy to have found this and add to my collection

Retro movie all Sci-fi dramas should be just like this movie