A broad group of American researchers stationed at a remote Antarctic research facility, find themselves facing a terrifying threat after stumbling across a mysterious lifeform capable of imitating other living things. With the situation quickly deteriorating, helicopter pilot MacReady (Kurt Russell) and the other members of his team must work together to identify the creature before it completely takes over. An at times shockingly gruesome Sci-Fi flick that combines elements of horror, mystery and suspense too.