The Thing from Another World - VHS Used

The Thing from Another World (VHS) – Howard Hawks Sci-Fi Horror Classic

A remote Arctic research team discovers a crashed alien spacecraft buried in the ice—and unwittingly brings a deadly, intelligent lifeform back to their station. What follows is a tense battle for survival as the creature begins stalking and killing the crew one by one. Directed by Christian Nyby (with strong creative influence from producer Howard Hawks), The Thing from Another World is a landmark 1950s science fiction horror film that helped define the “alien-in-a-remote-outpost” subgenre.

Starring Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, and James Arness, the film is known for its Cold War-era paranoia, fast-paced dialogue, and suspenseful “man vs. unknown organism” tension. This early sci-fi horror classic later inspired John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982), making it essential viewing for genre collectors.

A strong vintage VHS pick for fans of creature features, classic black-and-white sci-fi, and foundational horror cinema.

Condition: Used – see pics for condition
Format: VHS
Genre: Science Fiction / Horror
Year: 1951
Director: Christian Nyby (produced by Howard Hawks)
Starring: Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, James Arness