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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).
Director: The Forgotten Battle. Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. is known for The Forgotten Battle (2020), The Thing (2011) and Red Rain (1996).
- Director, Producer, Writer
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Oct 15, 2021 · The Forgotten Battle: Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.. With Gijs Blom, Jamie Flatters, Susan Radder, Jan Bijvoet. 1944, the Second World War. A British glider pilot, a Dutch boy fighting on the German side and a Dutch female resistance member all end up involved in the Battle of the Schelde.
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- Drama, War
- Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
- 2021-10-15
Oct 14, 2011 · The Thing: Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.. With Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen. At an Antarctica research site, the discovery of an alien craft leads to a confrontation between graduate student Kate Lloyd and scientist Dr. Sander Halvorson.
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- Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
- 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 13, 2011 · While writing and shooting the prequel to John Carpenter’s ice-cold horror story The Thing, director Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. had a chance to explore the original movie’s backstory.
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Mar 20, 2012 · As icy sci-fi horror prequel The Thing gets its home release, we speak to director Matthijs van Heijningen Jr about its writing, shooting and effects…