Review of Body Snatchers (1993) by Edward B — 19 Dec 2007

This remake is a lively update but fails to be anything more than an early, less intense version of 28 Days Later.

This review of Body Snatchers (1993) was written by Edward B on 19 Dec 2007.

Body Snatchers has generally received mixed reviews.

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