The team at CreatorVC—the masterminds behind the acclaimed “In Search of Darkness” series—is headed back to Outpost 31. Pre-orders are officially live for their latest deep-dive documentary, “The Thing: Expanded,” and the lineup of talent involved is nothing short of legendary.
The biggest get for this expansion is a brand-new, exclusive sit-down interview with Kurt Russell. Reflecting on his iconic role as R.J. MacReady, Russell joins director John Carpenter to provide what is being billed as the final word on the 1982 masterpiece.
“Sitting down with Kurt Russell, the immortal Mac, for a two-hour-plus interview was truly the culmination of an extraordinary journey into an extraordinary film,” says writer-director Ian Nathan. “He was everything I knew he would be and more: funny, forthright, and full of anecdotes, as well as deep insight into both the film and, of course, John Carpenter.”
This isn’t just a “making-of” featurette; it’s an exhaustive analysis of the entire “Thing” mythos. Fans can expect deep dives into the 2011 prequel, comic book sequels, the original John W. Campbell Jr. novella “Who Goes There?”, and much more.
“The Thing: Expanded” features over thirty interviews—not only with the living members of the cast (Keith David, Thomas G. Waites, David Clennon, Joel Polis, Richard Masur, and Peter Maloney), but also with legendary director John Carpenter, cinematographer Dean Cundey, editor Todd C. Ramsay, producers Stuart Cohen and Larry Franco, and several members of Rob Bottin’s special makeup effects team.
The documentary also features insights from an impressive roster of Hollywood veterans and insiders, including Frank Darabont, Guillermo del Toro, Issa López, Matt Winston, Alec Gillis, Greg Nicotero, Chuck Russell, Eli Roth, Mick Garris, and Stephen Colbert.
Pre-orders are available now, starting at just $49 for the Digital Only release, with Blu-ray and other package options available. Orders are open until March 24, 2026 with the Digital release slated for April of this year and the Blu-ray release for May.
