Invasion of the Body Snatchers

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers

PG

1978

1h 55m

Sci-Fi

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This remake of the classic horror film is set in San Francisco. Matthew Bennell (Donald Sutherland) assumes that when a friend (Brooke Adams) complains of her husband's strange mood, it's a marital issue. However, he begins to worry as more people report similar observations. His concern is confirmed when writer Jack Bellicec (Jeff Goldblum) and his wife (Veronica Cartwright) discover a mutated corpse. Besieged by an invisible enemy, Bennell must work quickly before the city is consumed.

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Critics Consensus

Employing gritty camerawork and evocative sound effects, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a powerful remake that expands upon themes and ideas only lightly explored in the original.

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Anton Bitel

Little White Lies

Kaufman’s invasion tracks the encroachment of consumerist conformity upon the liberated individualism of 60s Frisco – and would acquire new, unintended resonance when its theatrical release was immediately preceded by the collective madness of Jonestown.

Feb 19, 2024

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

Invasion of the Body Snatchers is more sheer fun than any movie I’ve seen since Carrie and Jaws and maybe parts of The Spy Who Loved Me.

Sep 12, 2023

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

A decade after the Summer of Love, Invasion of the Body Snatchers essentially weaponized flower power, hinting that the erosion of individual consciousness in favor of groupthink was as natural and ingrained as photosynthesis itself.

Oct 2, 2018

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George Anderson

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A relentless pessimism pervades the action, and it is chillingly absorbing.

Rated: B+

Jul 8, 2025

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Scott Collura

IGN Movies

What can I say? A world where people forsake their feelings, their beliefs, their thoughts, to join with a collective community where they don’t have to truly feel, or believe, or think about anything, but just blindly follow the herd? It’s too easy.

Apr 4, 2025

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Noah Gittell

Washington City Paper

Its reflection of the national mood should command attention from anyone interested in smart, serious filmmaking.

Mar 28, 2025

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D.A. P

This edition of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers is great for being a movie from 1978. The all star cast ensemble including Donald Sutherland, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright, Brooke Adams, and Leonard Nimoy make this movie and what it has to offer really great. It explores a lot of plot developments really greatly and does it even better than the original from the 1950's. The only reason that I did not rate this movie higher- THE ENDING. The ending to this movie leaves a lot of questions that go unanswered and almost makes it seem like we lost. If the ending to this movie had more hope- I would have given it a better rating. 3.5 out of 5 stars- This movie is great and the cast works well together- but with the ending- you might be bound to be disappointed.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

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André Ferreira F

Um bom thriller que prende o espectador à cadeira e deixa-o sem respirar. O filme vai avançando gradualmente até um final marcante. É incrível ver efeitos práticos como os deste filme, melhores do que muitos filmes atuais. (avaliação: 8.5/10)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/13/25

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Jeepers C

This is a great example of the perfect slow-burn science fiction movie. I loved every intriguing minute of this movie. 😍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/25

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Shizue Leigh H

Refreshing “breather” of a movie. Jane Seymour, never, appreciated enough helps make this tale of light to dark romance work. Watching her with Christopher Reeve is a pleasure. 5 Stars for me🌈And a rainbow🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/25

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Dee S

I've watched this movie 5 times or so; a true testament of how well I like it. It is one of my favorite horror/thrillers from the 70s. I never saw the original from the 50s, so I cannot compare it, but this one I did and do quite enjoy. If I'm randomly channel chasing and come across it, I cannot help but to pause an become engaged. No modern day graphics, cgi, AI, music, scenery, etc, and if you're okay with that, then get out the popcorn and enjoy an old fashioned "that's how they did it in the 70s" movie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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Maddox G.

One of the best endings ever

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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Synopsis

This remake of the classic horror film is set in San Francisco. Matthew Bennell (Donald Sutherland) assumes that when a friend (Brooke Adams) complains of her husband's strange mood, it's a marital issue. However, he begins to worry as more people report similar observations. His concern is confirmed when writer Jack Bellicec (Jeff Goldblum) and his wife (Veronica Cartwright) discover a mutated corpse. Besieged by an invisible enemy, Bennell must work quickly before the city is consumed.

Director: Philip Kaufman
Producer: Robert H. Solo
Screenwriter: Jack Finney, W.D. Richter
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: Solofilm
Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 1978, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 27, 2017
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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