
The Thing (1982)
Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.
The Radar read
A middle-of-the-pack signal worth a look, backed by a large, settled vote base.
Synopsis
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
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Content check
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