Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
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| Directed by | Don Siegel |
| Cast | Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, Larry Gates, King Donovan, Carolyn Jones, Virginia Christine, Ralph Dumke, Pat O'Malley and Jean Willes |
| Theatrical Release | February 5, 1956 |
| DVD Release | July 1, 1998 |
| Running Time | 80 minutes |
| MPAA Rating | Unrated |
| UPC Code | 017153201826 |
| Buy this item | $10.99 at Amazon.com As of May 6 0:02 EDT (details) 1 DVD, Republic Pictures, Usually ships in 24 hours, Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC Languages: English (Original Language - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Spanish (Original Language - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Italian (Dubbed - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) Or 23 new from $8.32, 14 used from $7.90, 3 collectible from $28.00 |
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great movieThis movie is brilliant. The story goes along quickly and the acting is absolutely great. And unlike the remake of the 1970s, it has closure and hope to stop it. Now granted, it was more pure than the remake, it still had suspense. Overall, a brilliant movie and a must see for anyone who loves classics in this genre. April 30, 2008
The body snaggers, they'll snag your body.....
I recently purchased 4 versions of this film adaptation of the magazine serial by Jack Finney. I enjoyed all 4 buy this original with Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter edged out the others by quite a margin. The basic premise is that alien pods land on earth and grow a replica of "you" while you sleep. What horror can be more intense than being afraid to fall asleep - and get your body snatched right there out of your safe comfy bed? This movie creeped me out when I was a kid - I was scared to fall asleep for fear of being "snagged". It still gives me a chill when I notice something big and odd growing in the garden....bg March 22, 2008
Invasion of the Body Snatchers - Plot Outline
A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates. March 18, 2008
The brilliance of this film can NEVER be cloned (5 stars, not 4)
Okay, unfold some lawn chairs and spread out a few buckets of gravel. Grab some sugary snacks and fountain drinks (or brew). Turn off the lights and open all the windows. This is the perfect movie to recapture that great drive-in vibe.
The original Invasion struck a frightful chord across America. It spawned some duplicates but they are no match when compared to this. Seriously! It's not even close in my opinion.
What makes this movie so disturbing goes beyond the simple alien invasion story. It showcases an overwhelming evil that is nearly impossible to recognize. It suggests how the human race is vulnerable to apathy, which has a sad relevence even more so today. There is a presence of an intimate fear, which invades our conceptions of love or any emotion. You become engulfed in a dreadful hopelessness, a total lack of control. Such a scary thought when the familiar becomes alien. Man, I'm telling you, this is the ultimate sci-fi fright flick.
Plus I really love the black & white ambiance with this original. It definitely adds to the gloomy atmosphere and catastrophic effect. The fear in this one isn't visual, it's psychological. It's so much harder to disregard. Brilliant, a must-see. March 9, 2008
One of the best sci-fi movies ever
Excellent writing and an excellent cast make this movie one of the best in the genre. Fantastic transfer to DVD, and you get the interview with Kevin McCarthy that was previously only available to laser disc owners. Essential for sci-fi collectors. March 4, 2008