The Thing: Frozen Hell

The Thing: Frozen Hell is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed by Jordan Pelee. It serves as a prequel to The Thing (2011), John Carpenter's

The Thing (1982), The Thing Returns (1985) and The Thing III: Who Goes There? (1992). The film stars Woody Harrelson, Tom Hardy and Rafe Spall, with supporting roles from Will Patton, Oz Perkins, David Chokachi, Luke Kirby and Steve Coogan. In the film, researchers stuck in the Arctic must deal with the titular monster.

Initially developed as a remake, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions announced the film in 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Development began in mid 2021 and principal photography began in May 2023 and concluded in September of that year.

The Thing: Frozen Hell is scheduled to be released on June 19, 2024.

Premise
Set in 1938, a group of researchers are stuck in their scientific station in the arctic towards the end of winter. Unaware that an unknown organism is stalking them, where no one can see it, or hear it, or even feel it...

Cast

 * Woody Harrelson as Bruce
 * Tom Hardy as Donald
 * Rafe Spall as Peter
 * Will Patton
 * Oz Perkins
 * David Chokachi
 * Luke Kirby
 * Steve Coogan

Development
In 2020, Universal Studios and Blumhouse Productions announced the development of the film, initially claimed to be a remake. The film was described as having elements of the Thing from Another World and John Carpenter's The Thing as well as the novel Who Goes There? and it's expanded version Frozen Hell.

Pre-production
(TBA)

Filming
Principal Photography began on March 13, 2023 in Iceland. In May 2023, filming was reported in Pinewood Studios. Filming concluded in Greenland on September 16, 2023.

Music
On December 14, 2023, it was announced that Shiro Sagisu would compose the score of the film, returning to the franchise after composing the music for The Thing III: Who Goes There? (1992).

Marketing
The first poster for the film was released on December 1, 2023, followed by the first-look trailer on December 2, 2023. A second trailer was released on February 10, 2024.

Theatrical
The film is set to be released on June 19, 2024.

Gallery
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