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Director: The Forgotten Battle. Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. is known for The Forgotten Battle (2020), The Thing (2011) and Red Rain (1996).
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Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. (Dutch pronunciation: [mɑˈtɛis fɑn ˈɦɛinɪŋə(n)], born 26 July 1965 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch director, writer and producer best known for directing The Thing (2011).
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. is known for The Forgotten Battle (2020), The Thing (2011) and Red Rain (1996).
Oct 14, 2011 · A prequel to John Carpenter's The Thing (1982), this horror sci-fi film follows a team of scientists who discover an alien craft in Antarctica. Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. is the director of the film, which stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton and Ulrich Thomsen.
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- Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
- 2011-10-14
Aug 18, 2023 · Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., The Forgotten Battle chronicles the often-overlooked events of the Battle of the Scheldt. The story follows a diverse group of characters navigating the brutality of war, among them a young Dutch Resistance member from Zeeland, a British glider pilot and a Dutch Axis soldier grappling with his conscience.
Oct 15, 2023 · Learn how the 2011 horror film The Thing was originally planned to be a more terrifying and faithful sequel to the 1982 classic. Find out how the director and producers approached the challenge of making a successor to a masterpiece.
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Mar 20, 2012 · The Dutch director talks about his 2011 sci-fi horror film, which is set before John Carpenter's classic and features a shape-shifting alien. He reveals his creative process, his approach to practical and CG effects, and his experience with the Norwegian cast.
