The Thing
The Thing is like that one friend who shows up at a party with a weird vibe—you just know something’s off, yet everyone’s drawn to it. It’s a shape-shifting horror, and honestly, who doesn’t love a monster that can be anyone at any moment? It’s the ultimate game of ‘Who’s Who’ in the horror world. Plus, its ability to infect and mimic means you can never fully trust anyone—just like that time you found out your buddy had been secretly hoarding the last slice of pizza. This creature's got a fanbase that rages harder than fans at a midnight screening, claiming it's the most underrated movie monster. Spoiler alert: they’re not wrong. What’s not to love about a monster that makes paranoia look stylish?
The Thing's Rankings
Movie Monsters
Rank: #9 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 34.9%
Streak: 🔥 1-match winning streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- The Thing vs The Blob (The Blob) - Wins 80.0% of battles
- The Thing vs Predator (Predator) - Wins 66.7% of battles
- The Thing vs Pennywise (It) - Wins 50.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- The Thing vs Gremlins (Gremlins) - Loses 100.0% of battles
- The Thing vs Xenomorph (Alien) - Loses 100.0% of battles
- The Thing vs King Kong - Loses 100.0% of battles