‘a peerless masterpiece of relentless suspense, retina-wrecking visual excess and outright, nihilistic terror’ – Empire Magazine

At an isolated research station in Antarctica, a rescued dog reveals itself to be a monstrous creature that can shapeshift into perfect replicas of its victims. With trust shattered and the creature picking them off one by one, resourceful helicopter pilot MacReady (Kurt Russell) leads the dwindling crew in a brutal fight for survival against the ever-changing enemy.

A flop upon first release in 1982, John Carpenter’s The Thing has gained cult status and is now considered a masterpiece.

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Join us after the film for a lively panel discussion unpacking what we learn about ourselves and our planet through the study of ice – and what we can expect to find.

Panellists (More panellists to be announced soon)

Ross Whitmore, Antarctic Geoscientist, Place and Communities Division, Geoscience Australia
 
Ryan Ruddick, Director, Global Navigation Satellite System Networks, Space Division, Geoscience Australia