Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Thing

If you loved The Thing, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Thing

The Thing

1982★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thing for fans of Horror & Mystery. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

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

#2
Blood and Snow

Blood and Snow

2023★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thing for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When researchers rescue a fellow scientist who survived a meteorite strike in the Arctic, they discover she may not be who they think she is. Is she some-how changed?...

#3
Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus

2024★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thing for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe....

#4
Event Horizon

Event Horizon

1997★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thing for fans of Horror & Mystery. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it so...

#5
The Blob

The Blob

1988★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thing for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches....

#6
Ick

Ick

2025★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thing for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Science teacher Hank’s life changes when he reconnects with his first love and suspects that a new student may be his daughter—all while facing an alien threat in their town....

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