John Carpenter’s classic thriller The Thing (1982) based on the story by John W. Campbell Jr. has been restored from the original negatives for release on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray. The new presentation arrives on September 07, 2021.
The Thing is presented in 2160p at 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 High Dynamic Range. The soundtrack is provided in English DTS:X and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1. Subtitles are offered in English SDH, French, and Spanish.
As well as the feature film, extras are included on both the Blu-ray and 4k Blu-ray, with additional “U-Control: Picture in Picture” on the Blu-ray. A code to redeem a Digital Copy is provided with the combo edition from Universal.
The Thing on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray is priced $22.99 (List: $29.98). Order on Amazon
Extras
4k Blu-ray & Blu-ray
- Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Kurt Russell
- John Carpenter’s The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
- Outtakes
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature
Blu-ray
- Main feature
- Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Kurt Russell
- U-Control: Picture in Picture
- Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature
