"The Thing" (1982)
Credit:Kobal/Universal/The Kobal Collection/WireImage.com
Method of invasion: A parasitic alien infects a group of scientists in an Antarctic science station
Objective: Infect a human host and build a ship to return to its home planet
Lasers? None
Weaknesses: Flame-throwers
Chance of actually happening: 89% (it may have infected your weird uncle already)
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