Corporal Barnes is an airman assigned to watch the frozen body recovered from the crash site. Disturbed by the creature's glare, he covers the ice block with an electric blanket without realizing it is plugged in, allowing the body to thaw and escape. His mistake directly initiates the creature's attack on the outpost.
William Self has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Sarah, Plain and Tall Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Shootist: The Legend Lives On, The Thing from Another World, I Was a Male War Bride. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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