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The Thing from Another World

Seen it?

1951 | 87 min | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Martian or Invasion of the Body Snatchers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 208K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Christian Nyby

  • Kenneth TobeyCaptain Patrick Hendry
  • Margaret SheridanNikki
  • Robert CornthwaiteDr. Arthur Carrington
  • Douglas SpencerNed 'Scotty' Scott
  • James YoungLt. Eddie Dykes
  • Dewey MartinCrew Chief Bob
  • Robert NicholsLt. Ken 'Mac' Erickson
  • William SelfCorporal Barnes
  • Nicholas ByronTex Richards
  • Eduard FranzDr. Stern