Although both films are incredible, I've gotta go with The Thing. It's not just one of my favorite horror movies, it's one of my favorite movies. The concepts are similar, but the terrifying shapeshifting of the eponymous Thing really puts it over the top as far as scariness goes. And the special effects, though dated, are gross-out masterpieces.
That all said, Alien is still an amazing movie, and only just loses.
The Thing: 4
Alien: 2
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