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The Thing: Collector's Edition (1982)

The Thing: Collector's Edition (1982)

Actors: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, Richard Dysart
Director: John Carpenter
Language: ENGLISH : DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 4.1
ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles: English SDH
Region: Region A
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of Discs: 2
Rating: R
Orig Release Date: 1982
Studio: Shout Factory
Release Date: 10/11/2016
Run Time: 109 Min.
Special Features:

Disc One (with the feature film)

  • Theatrical and Teaser Trailers
    • Theatrical Trailers (1080p; 3:27)
    • German Trailer (1080p; 1:47)
    • Teaser Trailer (1080p; 1:22)
  • TV Spots (1080p; 1:35)
  • Radio Spots (1080p; 2:27) also offers a bit of "extracurricular" footage, as well as Stevie Wonder's "Superstition".
  • Still Galleries
    • Behind the Scenes (1080p; 4:47)
    • Lobby Cards and Press Stills (1080p; 4:18)
    • Programs (1080p; 1:44)
    • Posters (1080p; 1:59)
    • Storyboards (1080p; 2:34)
    • Production Artwork (1080p; 1:24)
  • Audio Commentary with Dean Cundey (found under the Setup Menu)
  • Audio Commentary with Co-Producer Stuart Cohen (found under the Setup Menu)
  • Audio Commentary by Director John Carpenter and Actor Kurt Russell (found under the Setup Menu)


Disc Two (Bonus Features)

  • Interviews
    • Requiem for a Shapeshifter (1080p; 28:39) features John Carpenter being interviewed by Mick Garris.
    • The Men of Outpost 31 (1080p; 51:14) features interviews with several of the supporting players.
    • Assembling and Assimilation (1080p; 11:09) features editor Todd Ramsay.
    • Behind the Chameleon (1080p; 25:26) is a fun overview of some shapeshifting activities with Peter Kuran, Visual Effects Supervisor.
    • Sounds from the Cold (1080p; 14:53) features Alan Howarth, Special Sound Effects and Music.
    • Between the Lines (1080p; 15:58) features author Alan Dean Foster.
  • More of The Thing
    • Network TV Broadcast Version of The Thing (480i; 1:33:45) is sourced from pretty spotty looking video.
    • John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1080i; 1:24:03) is a really well done in depth piece on the background and production of the film.
    • The Making of a Chilling Tale (480i; 5:14) is a brief vintage featurette.
    • The Making of The Thing (480i; 9:20) is another archival piece.
  • Featurettes
    • The Art of Mike Ploog (1080p; 12:21) is a nice tour through some storyboards.
    • Back into the Cold (1080p; 11:16) visits some of the film's locations.
    • Outtakes (1080i; 5:19)
    • Vintage Featurettes (480i; 13:20)
    • Vintage Product Reel (480i; 19:38)
    • Vintage Behind the Scenes Footage (480i; 2:02)
    • Annotated Production Archive (1080i; 54:12)
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Actors: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, Richard Dysart
Director: John Carpenter
Language: ENGLISH : DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 4.1
ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles: English SDH
Region: Region A
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of Discs: 2
Rating: R
Orig Release Date: 1982
Studio: Shout Factory
Release Date: 10/11/2016
Run Time: 109 Min.
Special Features:

Disc One (with the feature film)

  • Theatrical and Teaser Trailers
    • Theatrical Trailers (1080p; 3:27)
    • German Trailer (1080p; 1:47)
    • Teaser Trailer (1080p; 1:22)
  • TV Spots (1080p; 1:35)
  • Radio Spots (1080p; 2:27) also offers a bit of "extracurricular" footage, as well as Stevie Wonder's "Superstition".
  • Still Galleries
    • Behind the Scenes (1080p; 4:47)
    • Lobby Cards and Press Stills (1080p; 4:18)
    • Programs (1080p; 1:44)
    • Posters (1080p; 1:59)
    • Storyboards (1080p; 2:34)
    • Production Artwork (1080p; 1:24)
  • Audio Commentary with Dean Cundey (found under the Setup Menu)
  • Audio Commentary with Co-Producer Stuart Cohen (found under the Setup Menu)
  • Audio Commentary by Director John Carpenter and Actor Kurt Russell (found under the Setup Menu)


Disc Two (Bonus Features)

  • Interviews
    • Requiem for a Shapeshifter (1080p; 28:39) features John Carpenter being interviewed by Mick Garris.
    • The Men of Outpost 31 (1080p; 51:14) features interviews with several of the supporting players.
    • Assembling and Assimilation (1080p; 11:09) features editor Todd Ramsay.
    • Behind the Chameleon (1080p; 25:26) is a fun overview of some shapeshifting activities with Peter Kuran, Visual Effects Supervisor.
    • Sounds from the Cold (1080p; 14:53) features Alan Howarth, Special Sound Effects and Music.
    • Between the Lines (1080p; 15:58) features author Alan Dean Foster.
  • More of The Thing
    • Network TV Broadcast Version of The Thing (480i; 1:33:45) is sourced from pretty spotty looking video.
    • John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1080i; 1:24:03) is a really well done in depth piece on the background and production of the film.
    • The Making of a Chilling Tale (480i; 5:14) is a brief vintage featurette.
    • The Making of The Thing (480i; 9:20) is another archival piece.
  • Featurettes
    • The Art of Mike Ploog (1080p; 12:21) is a nice tour through some storyboards.
    • Back into the Cold (1080p; 11:16) visits some of the film's locations.
    • Outtakes (1080i; 5:19)
    • Vintage Featurettes (480i; 13:20)
    • Vintage Product Reel (480i; 19:38)
    • Vintage Behind the Scenes Footage (480i; 2:02)
    • Annotated Production Archive (1080i; 54:12)
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