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New Petition Declares 'The Thing' a Christmas Classic!

11/26/2025

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A new petition seeks to classify John Carpenter's The Thing as a Christmas movie, signaling a debate.
Supporters note the film is set in Antarctica and offers holiday vibes despite its March setting.
The petition rides with the upcoming documentary The Thing Expanded and seeks 10,000 signatures to request recognition from IMDb and Letterboxd.
The campaign, called #Thingmas, frames the film as a holiday-season favorite after an initial box-office struggle.

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A new petition seeks to classify John Carpenter's The Thing as a Christmas movie, signaling a debate.
Supporters note the film is set in Antarctica and offers holiday vibes despite its March setting.
The petition rides with the upcoming documentary The Thing Expanded and seeks 10,000 signatures to request recognition from IMDb and Letterboxd.
The campaign, called #Thingmas, frames the film as a holiday-season favorite after an initial box-office struggle.