Universal has announced plans to release The Thing in anamorphic widescreen this October. This popular John Carpenter film will arrive as part of a Dawn of the Dead promotion this October 5th. As well as the new 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, the disc will include an English Dolby Digital 5.1 track, an audio commentary with director John Carpenter and Kurt Russell, a "John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape" featurette, Production Background Archives, Cast Production Photographs, Production Art and Storyboards, a feature on Location Design, Production Archives, "The Saucer" feature, "The Blairmonster" feature, outtakes, a feature on the post production and the film's theatrical trailer. The retail price will be set at $19.98.
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