CREATORVC, the team behind the massively successful documentaries Aliens Expanded and In Search of Darkness, have launched pre-sales on The Thing Expanded this afternoon, and Bloody Disgusting has exclusively learned that the upcoming documentary will feature an exclusive, brand-new interview with legendary filmmaker John Carpenter.

Diving deep into the haunting world of Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi-horror classic, director Ian Nathan is joined by producers Robin Block (CREATORVC), David Weiner (CREATORVC) and Josh Weiss (author of SYFY WIRE’s extensive oral history of The Thing) as they embark on the ultimate fan-driven companion to The Thing.

The ultimate exploration of a cinematic classic, The Thing Expanded will be centered on an in-depth analysis led by none-other than John Carpenter himself. The documentary will include a wealth of memories, stories, facts, rabbit-hole tangents and theories about the 1982 film and its origins and influences that Carpenter fans demand, including discussion of the 2011 prequel, videogame sequel, RPG, comics, merch, the original John W. Campbell novella Who Goes There? and much more.

Fans can join the expedition and get their name in the credits at www.thethingexpanded.com. The pre-sale for The Thing Expanded launched TODAY and runs until September 2, 2024.

“With The Thing Expanded we are taking on the ultimate horror film,” says director Ian Nathan. “For Aliens Expanded we dove head first into James Cameron’s genre-making film. But now we get to explore the paranoia, the survival, and the themes of John Carpenter’s classic, all led by what the fans want to see. And those fans are just such an extraordinary resource. I want to be infected with their genius.”

“I’m thrilled to invite super fans of The Thing on an extraordinary journey with The Thing Expanded,” says CEO of CREATORVC, Robin Block. “This unique experience is designed to deepen our understanding and appreciation of John Carpenter’s 1982 classic, bringing to light new perspectives and insights that will resonate with fans old and new.”

David Weiner says, “John Carpenter’s The Thing has lived rent-free in my brain ever since I spotted The Thing From Another World in Halloween, then sat slack-jawed through Carpenter’s iconic remake during a Saturday afternoon matinee on opening weekend in the summer of ’82. It was more than a film experience; it was an inspiration to deconstruct the film and figure out, ‘How’d they do that?!?’ To get the chance to dive deep into the film and its mythos with the Master himself in The Thing Expanded is the ultimate J&B pour for me.”

Josh Weiss adds, “John Carpenter’s The Thing is, without question, my favorite movie in the known universe. I can think of precious few films where one finds something new to contemplate on every rewatch. It is a monster movie lover’s dream come true — a veritable smorgasbord of snarling, dripping, and bloody creature effects, pulled off with otherworldly aplomb by the legendary Rob Bottin. By its very nature, the 1982 film graciously invites audiences to dissect every frame, every story beat, every character action. I am beyond thrilled and honored to be a part of what will be the definitive autopsy of John Carpenter’s ever-changing masterpiece.”