4K RESTORATION

Director: John Carpenter
Runtime: 109 mins
Country: United States
Language: English
Rating: M18

Synopsis

Set in the icy isolation of Antarctica, The Thing — John Carpenter’s genre-defining cult classic — explores one of our deepest fears: the unknown. Paranoia seeps into every corner of a remote research station as a team of American scientists encounters an extraterrestrial lifeform capable of assimilating and perfectly imitating any living organism.

Featuring revolutionary practical effects by Rob Bottin, the titular “Thing” destabilises all sense of trust, forcing us to confront a chilling question: when the enemy can look exactly like us, how do we know who — or what — is human?

This screening is part of the programme Earthlings Welcome. For more screenings of this programme. Please click here. 

Friends of AFA members, please read the membership guide on how to purchase your discounted tickets and redeem your complimentary tickets.

Oldham Theatre’s opening hours

For further assistance, please contact us at ticketing@asianfilmarchive.org 

Important Notice:

Do note that Oldham Theatre operates on a free seating arrangement. Doors will open 20 minutes before showtime so arrive early to choose a seat and avoid disrupting the screenings as AFA does not play ads and screenings will start promptly.

All patrons are encouraged to purchase your tickets online. If you choose to purchase tickets or merchandise at Oldham Theatre’s box office, cashless payment is preferred.

—

T&Cs
Concession tickets apply to Students (Local & Overseas), Full-time National Servicemen (NSF), Senior Citizens (55 years and above) only.

Please check film ratings before purchase of tickets. Please note that you may be asked to present your ID at the door (this applies to concession tickets as well). Only physical photographic identification is allowed, digital copies of identification are not allowed. AFA reserves the right to turn away any members of the public without physical photographic identification.

Upon confirmation of your order for Tickets, no exchange of Tickets will be made under any circumstances and Tickets are not transferable. No refund on Tickets will be made under any circumstances except due to cancellation of the event. The resale of Tickets at any price is prohibited.