The film is set in Antarctica, where a Norwegian research team discovers an alien spacecraft and an extraterrestrial creature buried in the ice. Dr. Sander Halvorson (Ulrich Thomsen) recruits paleontologist Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) to assist in examining the specimen.
As the team attempts to extract the alien organism, they accidentally thaw it, leading to its escape and a series of horrifying transformations. The creature has the ability to imitate any living organism perfectly, making it nearly impossible to identify who is human and who is the Thing.
Paranoia and fear grip the research station as the team realizes they are dealing with a deadly and shape-shifting alien. Kate becomes a central figure in the struggle for survival, as she tries to determine who among them is still human.
The climax of the film occurs in a high-stakes battle against the Thing, which continues to morph and replicate. Kate, along with helicopter pilot Sam Carter (Joel Edgerton) and a few survivors, fights to prevent the creature from reaching the outside world and potentially causing a global epidemic.
In a harrowing finale, Kate and Sam manage to destroy the alien spaceship before it can escape, preventing the Thing from spreading further. The film ends with Kate and Carter, the only confirmed survivors, left in the desolate Antarctic landscape.
“The Thing” received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and practical effects while others found fault in its reliance on CGI and perceived lack of innovation compared to Carpenter’s original. Despite its mixed reception, the film is recognized for attempting to honor the tense and chilling atmosphere of the 1982 version while expanding on the storyline.