John Carpenter’s 109-Minute Sci-Fi Horror Masterpiece Is Officially Leaving Streaming

John Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi horror film *The Thing* is due to leave Peacock on 1 November, giving viewers a short window to watch a film now regarded as a genre classic. Its departure may also bring renewed attention as a new generation encounters Carpenter’s work amid plans for a remake of *Escape from New York*.

Starring Kurt Russell as Antarctic pilot R.J. MacReady, the film follows researchers facing an alien that can imitate human beings. Made for a reported $15 million, it grossed around $20 million worldwide; the 2011 remake earned about $31 million against a reported $38 million budget. The original has an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score and ranks ninth on Letterboxd’s sci-fi list, according to the article.