First of two Woody Allen films with the word "Manhattan" in the title. The second would be Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) made and first released around fourteen years later in 1993. Allen also appeared uncredited in Sophie Lellouche's Paris-Manhattan (2012).
The Thing - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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There was nearly a version made in 1978 with an almost identical plot. Differences included in the screenplay, were a few female characters and one character gifted with the power of telepathy. The most significant difference though, was the U.F.O containing the alien would crash-land in present day Earth instead of thousands of years ago.
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The dog/Thing was created by Stan Winston, who declined screen credit as he didn't want to take away from Rob Bottin's work. Mr Winston receives a special "thank you" in the closing credits.
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The pinball machine being played in the station is the ironically themed Williams' Heat Wave (1964)
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The film was originally banned when released in Finland.
The Thing - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Thing - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Thing - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Thing - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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