In what year was 'The Thing' released?

Who directed 'The French Connection' (1971)? In what year was 'The French Connection' released? In what year was 'Halloween' released? Who directed 'The Thing' (1982)? Who directed 'Escape from New York' (1981)? In what year was 'Escape from New York' released? In what year was 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' released? Who directed 'Scream' (1996)?