Madison Public Library
The MAD Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama: The Thing (1982)
Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)
"Man is The Warmest Place to Hide."
Antarctica. The men of research Outpost 31 are about to experience a terror from another world. A shape-shifting alien infiltrates the camp. It can be anyone. It could be everyone. John Carpenter's classic adaptation of John W. Campbell's novella "Who Goes There?" is one of the greatest science-fiction/horror films from the eighties. With Kurt Russell (Escape From New York), Keith David (They Live), Wilford Brimley (Cocoon) and the amazing special effects of Rob Bottin (The Fog, The Howling).
This film is rated R, for adults 18+ ONLY.
February 26- Brother From Another Planet
March 12- Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D
The movie will be shown in the auditorium of the Madison Public Library.
You can contact Rob with any questions at rwfreese@hmcpl.org.