Movie Details
In Theaters: October 14, 2011
On Video: January 31, 2012
Director(s): Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Production Co.: Morgan Creek Productions, Strike Entertainment
Distributor(s): Universal Pictures
MPAA Rating: R
Website(s): Official Site
Running Time: 103 minutes
Credits Running Time: 7 minutes
During the Credits
There are some extra scenes that start playing throughout the credits and bridge the ending of 2011’s The Thing to the beginning of John Carpenter’s 1982 The Thing. Check out more details and spoilers below.
Spoiler
The extra scenes during the credits of 2011’s The Thing show the dog that is possessed by the Thing escaping and being chased by the Norwegians in a helicopter, which is exactly how 1982’s film starts with the same Norwegians still chasing after the dog in their helicopter.
After the Credits
There are no extras after the credits of The Thing.
Special thanks to Cherub Cow for the stinger submission!
