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The Thing

1990·Movie
1h 0min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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1989. Amid the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, the largest communist party in Western Europe—Italy's PCI—announces that it'll change its name, vowing to become 'a new thing'. The film follows the debates taking place in various PCI branches across Italy in the aftermath of this historic decision.
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Is The Thing worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Thing?

1 h 0 min

The Thing runs 1 h 0 min.

What language is The Thing in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Thing?

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What tropes does The Thing use?

And Then John Was a ZombieAntagonist TitleThe AssimilatorVoluntary ShapeshiftingParanoia FuelEerie Arctic Research StationBody HorrorParasitic HorrorInscrutable AliensTen Little Murder Victims

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Thing, including And Then John Was a Zombie, Antagonist Title, The Assimilator.