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The Thing Below

2004-01-07 · 94 min · ★ 3.5

Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

A top secret drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico raises a dormant alien creature from the depths. Once loose, the creature goes on a murderous rampage.

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Directors
Jim Wynorski
Production companies
Hellfire Productions, Insight Film Studios, Movie Central, Space: The Imagination Station
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,500,000

Top Cast

Billy WarlockBilly WarlockCaptain Jack Griffin
Kurt Max RunteKurt Max RunteCrank Wowchowski
Catherine Lough HaggquistCatherine Lough HaggquistAnna Davis
Peter Graham-GaudreauPeter Graham-GaudreauDean Rieser
Warren ChristieWarren ChristieCassidy
Kiara HunterMel Rodgers
David Richmond-PeckDavid Richmond-PeckBobby Gibbons
Colin LawrenceColin LawrenceDixon
Jim ThorburnJim ThorburnCole Griffin
Craig BruhnanskiCraig BruhnanskiCaptain Mark Stewart
John ReardonJohn ReardonLance Taylor
Ari SolomonAri SolomonProuty
Ken KramerKen KramerDr. Edgar Pretorious
Darryl ScheelarDarryl ScheelarPeters
Jano FrandsenCommander Korda
Michael J. RogersMichael J. RogersMr. Paul
Eric BrekerEric BrekerBob Davis
Glori-Anne GilbertGlori-Anne GilbertCindy Mayberry
Terry LawrenceTerry LawrenceCaptain Jack's Father
Tom ScholteTom ScholteEdward Lynch

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