John Carpenter’s The Thing is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most terrifying sci-fi horror movies of all time – and it’s leaving Amazon Prime soonMichael D. Carroll23:35, 13 May 2025John Carpenter’s The Thing, which premiered in 1982, was a $15 million film that raked in $40 million worldwide – not exactly an alien concept of success.This thriller, packed with outlandish special effects, chilling plotlines and the slickest dialogue this side of Antarctica, may not have given birth to a franchise like Alien or Predator. However, it has cemented its status in the horror movie hall of fame, boasting an impressive 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.Spoiler alert: John Carpenter’s spine-chilling classic unfolds in a remote Antarctic research station, which becomes a hotbed for sheer terror.The base is infiltrated by a shape-shifting alien, sparking widespread paranoia as the creature can flawlessly mimic any living entity.Trust becomes a scarce commodity – even within oneself, reports the Mirror.READ MORE: More