The Thing From Another World (1951) | |
| Director(s) | Christian Nyby, Howard Hawks (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Howard Hawks |
| Top Genres | Horror, Science Fiction |
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The Thing From Another World (1951) was a Horror - Science Fiction Film directed by Howard Hawks and Christian Nyby and produced by Howard Hawks.
The Thing From Another World was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2001.
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On Blu-ray: Sci-fi Classic The Thing from Another World (1951)
By KC on Jan 23, 2019 From Classic MoviesThe Thing from Another World (1951) is deservedly regarded as a classic of the sci-fi genre. It’s got the requisite thrills and fantastic creature intrigue, while distinguishing itself with well-developed, interesting characters, a legendary soundtrack, and sharp production value given its rel... Read full article
The Thing from Another World
By Amanda Garrett on Sep 28, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm reviewing the science fiction classic The Thing from Another World (1951), which stars James Arness as an alien who menaces a polar research station. This article is part of Keep Watching the Skies! Science Fiction Movies of the 1950s Blogathon hosted by Cinematic Frontier. The fam... Read full article
The Thing from Another World (1951)
By Beatrice on Aug 11, 2015 From Flickers in TimeThe Thing from Another World Directed by Christian Nyby Written by Charles Lederer from the story “Who Goes There?” by John W. Campbell, Jr. 1951/USA RKO Radio Pictures/Winchester Pictures Corporation Repeat viewing/Netflix rental This early sci-fi classic is a hell of a lot of fun. C... Read full article
The Thing From Another World (1951)
By Kristen on Mar 13, 2013 From Journeys in Classic FilmWhen the 2011 remake of The Thing hit theaters, I watched the two preceding takes on the material leading up to it. ?However, when I rewatched The Thing From Another World in film class on Thursday, I realized I must have paid little attention to it originally. ?It holds little in common with the 19... Read full article
The Thing From Another World
By Michael on Oct 15, 2012 From Le Mot du CinephiliaqueThe Thing From Another World (Christian Nyby and Howard Hawks, 1951) Scientists and American Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while at a remote arctic outpost. The Thing From Another World was the first directorial effort of editor Christian Nyby and it was produced ... Read full article
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Midget actor Billy Curtis played the smaller version of "The Thing" during the creature's final scene.
This was the first of only two films made by Howard Hawks' own production company, Winchester Pictures Corporation. Winchester was Hawks' middle name.
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