A 1982 horror movie that has been dubbed a 'classic' of the genre is considered one of the best Halloween films of all time - and you can now stream it free

A top-rated horror movie, which didn’t see success until years after its release, has been branded a “classic” and is now streaming free.

The Thing, which was released in 1982, was directed by John Carpenter and based on the 1938 novella by John W Campbell Jr titled Who Goes There? Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

It tells the story of a group of researchers in Antarctica who comes across “The Thing” – a terrifying life form that imitates other living organisms.

Kurt Russell plays the lead role of RJ MacReady, and the horror film's other cast members include A. Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, R

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