Join Kurt Russell (MacReady), Director John Carpenter, Keith David (Childs), Thomas G. Waites (Windows), David Clennon (Palmer), and many more, on the deepest of dives into… The Thing.

Missed out on the Blu-ray? Download the digital edition now, which includes the documentary, soundtrack, score, and PDF booklet!

The Definitive Documentary Companion

Following the award-winning Aliens Expanded, Ian Nathan returns to direct The Thing Expanded, delivering five hours of new insights, stories, and revelations into John Carpenter’s classic.

Headlined by fantastic new interviews with Kurt Russell and John Carpenter, this exhaustive super-doc includes fresh contributions from every surviving cast member — MacReady, Childs, Clark, Bennings, Windows, Palmer AND Fuchs!

Key members of the original production team add their stories, including Dean Cundey (Director of Photography), Stuart Cohen (Co-producer), Todd C. Ramsay (Editor), and Larry Franco (Producer and 1st Assistant Director).

And further insights are provided by famous filmmakers, including Guillermo Del Toro (Director, Pan’s Labyrinth), Eli Roth (Director, Cabin Fever), and Frank Darabont (Director, The Mist).

Together our cast break down the film chronologically, building up a picture of the film’s extraordinary power, its legacy, and the story of its making.

Go Into The Thing Like Never Before

Some of our favorite moments include:

Antarctic Vibes: Kurt Russell (MacReady), Thomas G. Waites (Windows) and Peter Maloney (Bennings), recall the challenges of filming in remote British Columbia, including the treacherous conditions and the even more treacherous locals!

The Genius of Rob Bottin: original creature effects team members Margaret Beserra, Ken Diaz and Erik Jensen discuss the power and originality of Rob Bottin’s inspired vision for The Thing and his unquenchable drive to achieve the impossible.

That Elusive Ending: The cast ponder cinema’s most elusive and powerful ending. Theories are put forward — but it’s more than that. This is about what those ice-cold moments make us feel, haunted by what we don’t know. And the studio hated it.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg. We cover the film’s evolution — script drafts, creature redesigns, and cut scenes — spotlight every cast member, explore enduring fan theories, and so much more!

Full Cast

Soundtrack

We’ve partnered with our friends at New Retro Wave to curate our official soundtrack! Your order includes a digital version of the soundtrack plus the stunning score by Txema Cabria!

Shipping & Fulfillment

Your digital download is available immediately after purchase. The download size is approximately 15GB but we also provide the option of a slightly lower quality version with a file-size of approx. 5GB.

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