The Thing Collection

The "Thing Collection" encompasses two science fiction horror films released between 1982 and 2011. The collection features a remake of the 1951 film "The Thing from Another World," which itself was inspired by the 1938 novella "Who Goes There?". This remake, released in 2011, represents a continuation of the cinematic exploration of the core concept presented in the original story. The two films within the collection have a combined runtime of 212 minutes and a total budget of $50 million, with overall revenue of $51 million. Individual film details include "The Thing" (1982), with a runtime of 109 minutes and revenue of $19 million, and "The Thing" (2011), which has a runtime of 103 minutes and revenue of $31 million. The collection's total budget and revenue figures represent the financial scope of these two cinematic adaptations. The films collectively offer a sustained exploration of the themes inherent in the source material, presenting distinct interpretations within the science fiction horror genre.