April 25, 2025 5:24 pm

John Carpenter's 'The Thing' and Its Prequel Are Streaming on Tubi From April 1
John Carpenter's 'The Thing' and Its Prequel Are Streaming on Tubi From April 1

John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ and Its Prequel Are Streaming on Tubi From April 1

1982 gave birth to some of the most beloved and successful science fiction films to ever grace the big screen. Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Tron, and Blade Runner all debuted that same summer, but none of them were near as haunting or frightening as director John Carpenter’s must-see The Thing. Die-hard fans of the sci-fi horror classic and those who’ve never seen the exceptional flick will have their chance to visit the bitter-cold confines of Antarctica all over again when The Thing and its inferior prequel of the same name both begin streaming for free April Fools’ Day on Tubi.

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​John Carpenter’s classic film significantly improved on the original source material while its inferior prequel fell flat on its alien face. Read More