The Thing (1982) – The Ultimate Sci-Fi Horror? | 60-Second Review

Isolation, paranoia, and some of the most terrifying practical effects ever put on screen—The Thing (1982) is John Carpenter’s sci-fi horror masterpiece.

Set in a remote Antarctic research station, a group of scientists unwittingly unleash a shape-shifting alien that can perfectly mimic any living being. With trust shattered and fear escalating, they must figure out who’s human… and who’s already The Thing.

Carpenter builds unrelenting tension, Ennio Morricone’s minimalist score keeps you on edge, and Rob Bottin’s grotesque creature effects still look better than most CGI today.

In this quick 60-second review, we break down why The Thing is still one of the best horror films of all time.