The Thing (1982)
Directed by John Carpenter · United States / Canada
horror · sci-fi · mystery · drama · thriller · adventure · action
1.18composite canon score · ranked #895 of 6563 in our library · on 5 lists & awards
Score = weighted sum over every cited appearance below — methodology.
Where it appears
Every appearance is a citable fact; the points column shows what each contributes to the composite score.
| Appearance | Source | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sight & Sound 2022 critics' poll #118 | Sight & Sound 2022 critics' poll | 0.435 |
| National Film Registry (inducted 2025) | National Film Registry | 0.226 |
| Letterboxd Top 250 #109 | Letterboxd Top 250 | 0.221 |
| Empire 500 (2008) #289 | Empire 500 (2008) | 0.183 |
| Edgar Wright's 1,000 favorite movies | Edgar Wright's 1,000 favorite movies | 0.112 |