The Thing
📊 On Scenedle, The Thing is the #412 most iconic movie and #409 hottest of 2,671 movies — Icon 87/100, Heat 87/100.
The Thing is a 1982 horror film directed by John Carpenter, part of the Apocalypse Trilogy. On Scenedle, it ranks #412 of 2,671 movies by Icon Score (87/100) and #409 by Heat Score (87/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite. It stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, and Keith David, among others. The film runs 109 minutes.
⭐ It’s John Carpenter’s most iconic movie in the Scenedle catalog.
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Cast
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Keith DavidDonald MoffatCharles HallahanT. K. CarterDavid Clennon
Richard MasurRichard DysartJoel PolisPeter MaloneyThomas G. Waites+ 3 more cast
More by John Carpenter
Halloween🔥 88 · 🏛️ 85
Big Trouble in Little China🔥 75 · 🏛️ 72
More Horror movies
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Alien🔥 89 · 🏛️ 100
Black Swan🔥 16 · 🏛️ 98
The Exorcist🔥 95 · 🏛️ 95
The Shining🔥 91 · 🏛️ 95
Pan's Labyrinth🔥 77 · 🏛️ 95
Get Out🔥 100 · 🏛️ 94
Quick facts
What is The Thing’s Scenedle Icon Score?
The Thing has a Scenedle Icon Score of 87/100, ranking #412 of 2,671 movies. Its Heat Score is 87/100.
Is The Thing more iconic than Halloween?
On the Scenedle Icon Score, The Thing (87) ranks above Halloween (85).
Who directed The Thing?
The Thing (1982) was directed by John Carpenter.
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