The Thing

1h 49m · 1982 · Directed by John Carpenter · 4.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Thing (1982) runs 1h 49m, directed by John Carpenter. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

Genres: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)