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 sci-fi classics “Alien”, “The Thing”, and “Contact” — and a director shake-up — shaped Pixar's “Elio”

Elio directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi explain how original director Adrian Molina came up with Pixar's latest movie. The filmmakers discuss coming aboard the project after Molina departed to ...
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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.