

The Thing Below
2004, English. Directed by Jim Wynorski.
Fear is rising
A top secret drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico raises a dormant alien creature from the depths. Once loose, the creature goes on a murderous rampage.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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3.5/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Thing Below
The Thing Below is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jim WynorskiDirector
- Billy WarlockCaptain Jack Griffin
- Kurt Max RunteCrank Wowchowski
- Catherine Lough HaggquistAnna Davis
- Peter Graham-GaudreauDean Rieser
- Warren ChristieCassidy
- Kiara HunterMel Rodgers
- David Richmond-PeckBobby Gibbons
- Colin LawrenceDixon
- Jim ThorburnCole Griffin
- Craig BruhnanskiCaptain Mark Stewart
- John ReardonLance Taylor
- Ari SolomonProuty
Details
- Released
- 7 January 2004
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Raul Sanchez Inglis, Keith Shaw, William Langlois
- Budget
- $1.5M
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The Thing Below: quick answers
Is The Thing Below worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 3.5/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thing Below?
The Thing Below runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Thing Below have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Thing Below. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Thing Below parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thing Below is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Thing Below on?
The Thing Below is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thing Below?
If you liked The Thing Below, try Patrick, The Resurrected, Death Machine.
Who directed The Thing Below?
The Thing Below (2004) was directed by Jim Wynorski and stars Billy Warlock, Kurt Max Runte, Catherine Lough Haggquist.