The Thing Expanded
“The Ultimate The Thing Fan Experience”
Synopsis
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.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE THING EXPANDED (OFFICIAL TRAILER)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-08
Top Cast
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John Carpenter
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Kurt Russell
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Keith David
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Richard Masur
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David Clennon
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Thomas G. Waites
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Joel Polis
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Peter Maloney
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David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
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Guillermo del Toro
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Eli Roth
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Frank Darabont
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Chuck Russell
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Larry Franco
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Matt Winston
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Greg Nicotero
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Dean Cundey
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Mick Garris
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Nathan
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Weiss, Ian Nathan
- Original Score
- Txema Cabria
- Original Title
- The Thing Expanded
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 12m
- Production Studios
- CreatorVC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Nathan
Josh Weiss, Ian Nathan
Txema Cabria
Samuel Way
Josh Weiss, David A. Weiner, Robin Block, James Evans, Jesse Dorian
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Nathan
Director
Josh Weiss
Producer
Josh Weiss
Writer
David A. Weiner
Producer
Ian Nathan
Writer
Robin Block
Producer
James Evans
Producer
Txema Cabria
Original Music Composer
Gary Robinson
Producer
Dominic Wallis
Producer
Samuel Way
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thing Expanded
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What is The Thing Expanded about?
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.
Who directed The Thing Expanded?
The Thing Expanded was directed by Ian Nathan.
Who stars in The Thing Expanded?
The principal cast of The Thing Expanded includes John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, Keith David, Richard Masur, David Clennon.
When was The Thing Expanded released and how long is it?
The Thing Expanded was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 5h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thing Expanded?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thing Expanded was composed by Txema Cabria.