The Thing Screening at The Capitol

Join in a night of suspense at The Capitol for a special screening of John Carpenter’s iconic sci-fi masterpiece, The Thing (1982), in all its chilling glory.

A cult classic, The Thing is admired for its groundbreaking practical effects. Whether a lifelong fan or a first-time viewer, this is a rare chance to witness Kurt Russell and the ill-fated research team confront an unimaginable shapeshifting threat, from the safety of The Capitol, with its astounding ice cave-like architecture.

The film will be introduced by researcher and lead curator of Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South, Prof Philip Samartzis, who has undertaken numerous residencies on the mysterious, frozen, southern continent.