Movies like The Thing

Key Features:: Alien invasion, Paranoia, Isolation, Survival horror, Shape-shifter, Antarctica, Body horror, Science fiction, Monster, Mistrust, Claustrophobia, Practical effects, Cult classic, Violence-high
Tone:: serious, suspense-driven, gritty
Target Audience:: Horror fans, Sci-fi enthusiasts, Cult film aficionados, Suspense lovers
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Dread → Paranoia

The Thing

1982-06-25

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

Genres

Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction

Cast

Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Richard Dysart, Charles Hallahan, Peter Maloney, Richard Masur, Donald Moffat

Crew

John Carpenter, Bill Lancaster

Rating

★8.071(7555 votes)