OFFICIAL: John Carpenter’s “The Thing” premieres on 4K Ultra HD – Sept. 7
- Bill Kelley III
- Aug 21, 2021
- 1 min read
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UNIVERSAL PICTURES Home Entertainment will release director John Carpenter’s horror classic “The Thing” on 4K Ultra HD on September 7. The sci-fi film hit theaters on June 25, 1982.
At a U.S. research station in Antarctica, a twelve-man research team finds an alien being that has fallen from the sky and has remained buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon it is unfrozen and unleashed, creating havoc and terror as it changes forms and becomes one of them.
Based on John W Campbell’s 1938 novella “Who Goes There?,” and loosely a remake of Chris Nyby’s adaptation “The Thing from Another World” (1951). Kurt Russell stars as RJ MacReady, a helicopter pilot at Outpost 31 in Antarctica.
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EXTRAS:
Featurette John Carpenter’s The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
Commentary with John Carpenter and Kurt Russell
Outtakes
Theatrical trailer
SPECS:
Video: Captured on 35mm Panavision cameras and mounted with anamorphic lens (2.35:1 aspect ratio). The original camera negative was scanned and mastered in 4K. HDR grading will only feature the standard HDR10.
Audio: 7.1 English DTS: X master audio, French 5.1 DTS Digital Surround, 2.0 Spanish DTS Digital.
I’ve been waiting for a proper 4K of Carpenter’s Antarctic nightmare since the Blu-ray, and September 7 can’t come soon enough—Kurt Russell’s MacReady vs. that shape-shifting alien still gives me chills. By the way, I keep a free short story examples library I like to share: https://shortstoryexamples.net/
Great update for fans of classic horror and 4K releases. It’s always exciting to see iconic films like The Thing receive a high-quality home release. After a movie night, checking out the 7 Brew menu can be a fun way to discover different drink options.
Great article for fans of John Carpenter’s The Thing! The details about the 4K Ultra HD release are especially interesting for anyone who wants to revisit this classic with improved picture and sound quality. It’s impressive how well the film continues to hold up decades later, and a 4K release is a great opportunity to experience its atmosphere and practical effects in a new way.
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Wait, the original camera negative was scanned in 4K but only has standard HDR10? That’s a bummer, was hoping for Dolby Vision. Anyway, if you need a break from horror, check out this CGPA calculator for school stuff.
Wait, they're putting out a 4K of The Thing and I just now find out? That commentary track with Carpenter and Kurt Russell alone makes it worth grabbing. Anyway, I’ve been using nuzlocke website to plan my runs, and it’s a lifesaver for tracking encounters.