Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Name: Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Horror
Released: February 5, 1956
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 92
Cast: Carolyn Jones, Dana Wynter, Jean Willes, Kenneth Patterson, Kevin McCarthy

1956

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Allied Artists Pictures | Release Date: February 5, 1956 | Approved

Starring: Carolyn Jones, Dana Wynter, Jean Willes, Kenneth Patterson, Kevin McCarthy, King Donovan, Larry Gates, Ralph Dumke, Tom Fadden, Virginia Christine

Summary: A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.

Director: Don Siegel

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Horror

Rating: Approved

Runtime: 80 min

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TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

A superbly crafted film by innovative director Siegel, this low-budget science fiction tale became one of the great cult classics of the genre. Read full review

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Tom Huddleston

A film steeped in psychological realism, its rigorously compact plotting and stark, noir-influenced photography perfectly complementing the mounting sense of clammy, metaphysical dread. Read full review

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The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

The film features an acting cameo from Siegel’s assistant and protege Sam Peckinpah, who also worked on the script, and is known for its high-octane pulp thrills. It should also be praised for elegant satire. Read full review

Peter M. Nichols

Almost 40 years later, Don Siegel's film about the pod people hasn't lost its chill. [02 Dec 1994, p.D18]

David McDonnell

Incredibly chilling, this Don Siegel movie still delivers a powerful punch. [04 Sept 1987, p.54C]

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This tense, offbeat piece of science-fiction is occasionally difficult to follow due to the strangeness of its scientific premise. Action nevertheless is increasingly exciting. Read full review

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers is an excellent movie about paranoia, conformity, and the need to "stay awake," or else become jaded, emotionally dead. Read full review

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kyle20ellis

Mar 27, 2022

That is along with the original The Day the Earth Stood Still, original War of the Worlds, Metropolis, Blade Runner and the granddaddy 2001:A Space Odyssey. Of the three versions I have seen of this great story, this film for me is by far the most well-done and the most faithful to theThat is along with the original The Day the Earth Stood Still, original War of the Worlds, Metropolis, Blade Runner and the granddaddy 2001:A Space Odyssey. Of the three versions I have seen of this great story, this film for me is by far the most well-done and the most faithful to the source material. It is too short perhaps though, and the ending seemed rather rushed. However the cinematography and editing still hold up very well, and the costumes, sets and effects are timeless. The script and story, with so many interesting ideas, are compelling and these ideas developed very well considering the length and the relatively fast pace(which I personally don't see as a problem). Alongside Dirty Harry, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is Don Siegel's best directed film, the music is atmospheric,there is genuine tension and suspense in the atmosphere which alone sets it apart from the other film versions, and the acting is fine for what it was, with Kevin McCarthy giving one of his more memorable performances. All in all, a sci-fi classic. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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Shoaib-Rahaman

Nov 11, 2021

Had on watchlist for a long time, finally watched it, it was a great time killer.

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Panchogul

May 31, 2020

Gran clásico de ciencia ficción, de hecho es uno de los mejores que hay, buena historia y buenas actuaciones.

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