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Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Play trailer Poster for Invasion of the Body Snatchers PG Released Dec 22, 1978 1h 55m Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Noah Gittell Washington City Paper Its reflection of the national mood should command attention from anyone interested in smart, serious filmmaking. Mar 28, 2025 Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast Superbly acted and endlessly eerie, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a prime example of a remake done right. Rated: 4/5 Mar 24, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert R Honestly came into this with slightly more muted expectations than usual, considering I'm not a big bummer endings guy and this has one of the most iconic bummer endings in cinema history. But, no, I was pleasantly surprised by this. Even with that conclusion so firmly impacted in my head, I still felt like there was a chance things would pan differently than they did. Even with that in mind, I don't regret the watch. This is pretty damn impressive considering the era of filmmaking and the budget that was in play. So many elements of filmmaking (the special/make-up effects, the sound design, the score, the production design, etc.) are doing their absolute all -- and all at the same time -- in order to make the events of this film feel truly existential, even apocalyptic. It really is scary stuff and I couldn't imagine seeing this as a kid in the 70s, man. This would've traumatized the mess out of me. Definitely a classic and one that many have tried and failed to fly close towards in the decades that followed. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/25 Full Review Larry K Really cool movie. Absolutely loved the ending! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review Clinton R Filmdom's top contenders for the three most zero-inflection actors from the Billy DeWolfe School of Acting: Donald Sutherland. Leonard Nimoy and Jeff Goldblum contribute equally to definitively crush Phillip Kaufman's chance for a second movie. Good Luck Caveat: maybe if you can fully immerse yourself into a 1970's fetal position while fully stoned this might not offend so egregiously. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajudou a melhorar a porra do filme, a história é fraca, e o filme deveria ter cenas boas e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/25/25 Full Review Christine R Enjoyed it very much. Don't know why I took so long to watch it. The ending were Donald Sutherland screech's and points is very chilling. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/25 Full Review Ricardo d Temos um bom roteiro, atores figurões, mas não é o melhor filme feito deste tema na minha opinião. Culpo a edição por tornar o longa demorado demais, já que o fim era óbvio. Este final é o mais deprimente, e embora interessante, não choca tanto visto que seus protagonistas não possuem grandes idéias durante a história que sugira algo diferente. Os efeitos são clássicos da época. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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