The Thing 4K restoration from Arrow Video gets art & special features!

July 14th 2017, 2:08pm

Last Updated on July 31, 2021

It was only a week or so ago that we shared the news with you guys that Arrow Video is currently working on a 4K restoration of the John Carpenter classic THE THING and in that post, we made sure to let you know that once we had more info on the release we would share it asap.

Well, we've got a TON of awesome new info today! Not only do we have the special features, but we have a look at the stunning cover art that makes up the new collection. The UK exclusive release is available in Steelbook and/or Limited Edition packaging – both limited to just 4,000 units.

You can check all of that stuff out below and then make sure to hit us up on social media and let us know what you think of all this new THE THING 4K release on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram!

THE THING 4K Bonus Features:

Audio commentary by John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell

Who Goes There? In Search of The Thing – an all-new feature length documentary produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures exploring the history of The Thing, from the original novella to John Carpenter’s terrifying science fiction classic. Featuring new interviews with the cast and crew, as well as authors, historians, and critics

1982: One Amazing Summer – an all-new retrospective documentary produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures about the unforgettable films released in the summer of 1982

John Carpenter’s The Thing: Terror Takes Shape – archive documentary on the background and production of the film

Vintage Featurettes

Outtakes

Behind-the-Scenes

Trailers, Teasers, TV and Radio Spots

Still Galleries

Arrow Video's THE THING 4K restoration hits this October 23rd!