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The Thing
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The Thing (1982) is a horror, mystery, science fiction film directed by John Carpenter. On Plot-hole, players averaged 2.7/5, with 62% solving the puzzle and 38% failing it, making it the #51 mediumest puzzle of 124 in the archive. A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Medium
2.7/5
Avg Score
62%
Solved
38%
Failed
642
Players
#51
Difficulty Rank
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #77 · June 4, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
An isolated Antarctic research station in winter.
The Character (Clue 4)
A helicopter crew arrives chasing a sled dog.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
The crew discovers an alien organism that can imitate any living thing.
The Twist (Clue 2)
Paranoia takes over as nobody knows who is still human.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Kurt Russell in John Carpenter's 1982 sci-fi horror about a shape-shifting alien.
The Thing
Cast
Kurt Russell as MacReadyWilford Brimley as BlairT.K. Carter as NaulsDavid Clennon as PalmerKeith David as ChildsRichard Dysart as Dr. CopperCharles Hallahan as NorrisPeter Maloney as Bennings
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Thing hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- The Thing had an average score of 2.7/5. 62% of players solved it, while 38% failed — a medium puzzle.
- Who directed The Thing?
- The Thing was directed by John Carpenter.
- Who stars in The Thing?
- The Thing stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, Richard Dysart, Charles Hallahan, Peter Maloney.
- What genre is The Thing?
- The Thing is listed under Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction.
- Where does The Thing rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- The Thing ranks #51 of 124 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).