Movies Like The Thing (1982)
39 similar movies found
Looking for movies like The Thing? This horror, mystery, science fiction film directed by John Carpenter has inspired our curated list of 39 similar movies. Browse titles that share the same feel, themes, and storytelling style.
Curse of the Re-Animator
2022
Moonraker
1979
Rear Window
1954
Murder She Said
1961
Oldboy
2003
Jaws 2
1978
The Conversation
1974
Independence Day
1996
A Trip to the Moon
1902
The Matrix
1999
Lovers of the Arctic Circle
1998
The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976
Sleuth
1972
The Thirteenth Floor
1999
The Third Man
1949
Cuttputlli
2022
El Nexo
2014
Escape from New York
1981
Meet the Robinsons
2007
Sunshine
2007
The Thing
2011
Event Horizon
1997
Alien: Covenant
2017
Alien: Romulus
2024
Spaceman
2024
Body Snatchers
1993
Prometheus
2012
Sphere
1998
Pandorum
2009
The Astronaut
2025
Solaris
2002
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1978
The Andromeda Strain
1971
Annihilation
2018
The Invasion
2007
Cold Storage
2026
Mickey 17
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The Meg
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Aliens
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What are the best movies similar to The Thing?▾
We found 39 movies similar to The Thing (1982). These recommendations are based on shared genres, themes, and storytelling styles. Browse our full list above to discover your next favorite film.
What genre is The Thing?▾
The Thing is a horror, mystery, science fiction film, released in 1982. Our similar movie recommendations include other titles in the horror genre.
Who directed The Thing?▾
The Thing was directed by John Carpenter. If you enjoy their filmmaking style, you may also like the similar movies listed on this page.
How are these movie recommendations selected?▾
Our recommendations combine movies that share similar themes, genres, cast members, and audience preferences with The Thing. The list is curated from multiple sources to ensure quality suggestions.