The masterminds, In Search of Darkness, behind Aliens Expanded are back with their most ambitious project yet. They just launched a limited digital sale of The Thing Expanded. The ultimate The Thing documentary, which is a deep dive into John Carpenter’s 1982 snowy sci-fi horror masterpiece.
The Stars
The Thing Expanded features the legendary Kurt Russell discussing his iconic role as MacReady. In fact, every living cast member is involved in the project. You will see brand-new footage featuring Keith David and Thomas G. Waites. David Clennon, Joel Polis, Richard Masur, and Peter Maloney also appear, along with a horde of other genre icons who discuss the film’s influence and making.
The documentary also features a who’s who of genre icons, from directors John Carpenter and Eli Roth to VFX master Alec Gillis. And of course, there are classic genre actors who way in on the iconic film.
The Legacy of The Thing
The Thing, which is an absolute classic, centers on a research team in Antarctica, hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. The new documentary is the definitive look at the film’s incredible legacy and practical effects.
Bring Your Copy Home
Digital copies are available for a very short window this month, from May 7 through May 21. You can snag your copy exclusively at TheThingExpanded.com. Don’t wait too long to grab this one. In the Antarctic, nobody can hear you complain about missing out.
I highly recommend you rewatch the original film; you can find it now on Prime Video, Apple TV, or at Fandango at Home.
