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Where was The Thing filmed?
The Thing was filmed in Canada and the United States. We hold 3 confirmed locations, including Salmon Glacier, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios. 2 of them are open to visitors.
On screen: Outpost 31 is Salmon Glacier, Stewart and Outpost 31 is Universal Studios, Los Angeles.
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Common questions
Where was The Thing filmed?
The Thing was filmed in Canada and the United States. We hold 3 confirmed locations, including Salmon Glacier, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios. 2 of them are open to visitors. On screen: Outpost 31 is Salmon Glacier, Stewart and Outpost 31 is Universal Studios, Los Angeles.
Can you visit the Thing filming locations?
2 of the 3 locations are open to visitors. The rest are private homes, working studios or restricted sites — each page says which.
How many Thing filming locations are there?
We hold 3 confirmed locations across 2 countries.
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