Forget 'Alien,' John Carpenter’s 'The Thing' Is the Most Terrifying Sci-Fi Horror Film Ever

John Carpenter delivered a masterclass in mixing sci-fi concepts with growing paranoia in The Thing.
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How ‘Elio’ Pays Homage to Classic Sci-Fi Films Like ‘The Thing,’ ‘Close Encounters’ and ‘Alien’

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Elio,” now playing in theaters. Disney Pixar’s latest animated feature, “Elio” centers on a young orphan boy who is desperate to be abducted by aliens.